University of Isfahan Historical Researches 2008-6253 8 4 2016 12 21 Theory and Method in Periodizing Sassanian History Theory and Method in Periodizing Sassanian History 15 36 21106 10.22108/jhr.2016.21106 FA Hossein Badamchi Esmaeil Matloubkari رشت- گلسار- خیابان 120- پلاک 40- طبقه اول Journal Article 2015 10 13 Periodizing Sasanian History (224-651 AD) is an important issue in studying the development and change in this important Iranian dynasty. The essential point in this periodization is a focus on legitimization methods and dominant world view in each segment of its history. The present essay will examine the ways in which Sasanian kingship was legitimized and how can this be used in a periodization of the dynasty. By dividing the Sasanian kingship into two early and late (Kayanid) holy kingships based on different methods of legitimization, and further sub-classifications, one can attempt a new periodization. The single previous study of the subject will be critically examined from a theoretical standpoint and social and economic circumstances will be taken into consideration in proposing a new theory. Periodizing Sasanian History (224-651 AD) is an important issue in studying the development and change in this important Iranian dynasty. The essential point in this periodization is a focus on legitimization methods and dominant world view in each segment of its history. The present essay will examine the ways in which Sasanian kingship was legitimized and how can this be used in a periodization of the dynasty. By dividing the Sasanian kingship into two early and late (Kayanid) holy kingships based on different methods of legitimization, and further sub-classifications, one can attempt a new periodization. The single previous study of the subject will be critically examined from a theoretical standpoint and social and economic circumstances will be taken into consideration in proposing a new theory. https://jhr.ui.ac.ir/article_21106_7691b9758bbdc0796ea8d57bd6acff29.pdf