The Reign of Bahrām V Gōr:
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The Reign of Bahrām V Gōr: The Revitalization of the Empire through Mounted Archery
The Reign of Bahrām V Gōr: The Revitalization of the Empire through Mounted Archery

Author(s): Ilkka Syvänne
Subject(s): History, Archaeology, Military history, Ancient World
Published by: Instytut Historii UwS
Keywords: Sasanian Warfare; Military History; Sasanian Army; Late Antiquity; Archery

Summary/Abstract: The article reconstructs the military history of Persia under a Bahrām V Gōr, andpoints out the historical significance of his reign and campaigns as well as the importance ofhis military reforms – in particular the importance of the adoption of the new style ofarchery and cavalry tactics.

  • Issue Year: 2015
  • Issue No: 4
  • Page Range: 71-102
  • Page Count: 32
  • Language: English