The last Sassanid king of Persia, Yazdgerd III, moved the throne to Khorasan following the Arab invasion in the western parts of the empire. After the assassination of the king, Khorasan was …

Nov 27, 2025 · Khorasan, historical region and realm comprising a vast territory in Iran, Turkmenistan, and Afghanistan and which is home to a variety of ethnic groups. It enjoyed …

Oct 9, 2025 · Greater Khorasan spanned across Iran, Afghanistan and Central Asia. Learn its evolving map, rulers and lasting cultural legacy.

Feb 5, 2021 · Explore the intriguing history of Greater Khorasan and uncover its geographical and cultural significance. Learn how the Sasanian Empire came up with the name Khorāsān and …

Dec 28, 2017 · Brighter Kashmir – The ‘Khorasan’ as a geopolitical region was first established by the Sasnians in the 3rd century C.E. It included the current three provinces of Khorasan in …

This series of articles survey the history of Khorasan in the broad sense of “Greater Khorasan” as well as the history and culture of Iranian or “Inner Khorasan.”

Khorasan is a region in the north-east of Iran. It was a single province until 2004, when it was split into three provinces: North Khorasan, Razavi Khorasan and South Khorasan.

Jul 22, 2025 · Khorasan means literally Land of the Sunrise in Persian, in its broadest sense it crosses many of today's borders, linking northeastern Iran with much of Afghanistan, …

The land that became known as Khorasan in geography of Eratosthenes was recognized as Ariana by Greeks at that time, which made up Greater Iran or the land where Zoroastrianism …

Jul 29, 2024 · Khorasan, which historically encompasses parts of modern-day Iran, Afghanistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan, was an important center of Islamic scholarship and culture …