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J. & A. Churchill. (1878). The Pharmaceutical Journal and Transactions, Volume 37. p.385. Khakshir is imported from Persia... KH as in ‘loch’ is often mispronounced K, which can lead to saying کر [kâr], deaf instead of خر [khar], donkey. By the 1900s, Persian cats—then known as Persian Longhairs or simply as Longhairs—outpaced Angoras in terms of popularity, perhaps because Queen Victoria had two blue Persians and people of the day were heavily influenced by the Queen's personal tastes. Rice that is cooked until the water is absorbed completely. It is the traditional dish of Gilan Province.

Biryan: A traditional dish in Isfahan made from minced meat, fat, onion, cinnamon, saffron, walnut and mint that is served with baked lung. Darius' first capital was at Susa, and he started the building program at Persepolis. He rebuilt a canal between the Nile and the Red Sea, a forerunner of the modern Suez Canal. He improved the extensive road system, and it is during his reign that mentions are first made of the Royal Road (shown on map), a great highway stretching all the way from Susa to Sardis with posting stations at regular intervals. Major reforms took place under Darius. Coinage, in the form of the daric (gold coin) and the shekel (silver coin) was standardized (coinage had already been invented over a century before in Lydia c. 660 BC but not standardized), [42] and administrative efficiency increased. Vatandoust, Soraya. (13 March 2015). "Soup-e Jow". Authentic Iran: Modern Presentation of Ancient Recipes. Xlibris Corporation. p.22. ISBN 978-1-4990-4061-6. The Battle of Alexander. Here Alexander pursues Darius III. (Image credit: Photos.com via Getty Images)Cyrus's son Cambyses II added ancient Egypt to the empire but proved to be a less-capable ruler than his father. After his death, which is attributed to an accident during his Egyptian campaign, Cambyses' younger brother Bardiya ascended the throne, according to Britannica. His reign was short-lived, however; soon after becoming king he was assassinated in 522 B.C. by a Persian noble named Darius, who subsequently took the throne. Batmanglij, Najmieh. (1990). Food of Life: A Book of Ancient Persian and Modern Iranian Cooking and Ceremonies. Mage Publishers. p.103. ISBN 978-0-934211-27-7.

See also: Roman–Parthian Wars Bronze Statue of a Parthian prince, National Museum of Iran The Parthian Empire in 94 BC at its greatest extent, during the reign of Mithridates II ( r.124–91BC) This sense of justice and mercy might have stemmed from Cyrus's childhood experiences and the place he grew up, Daryaee noted. "Cyrus was brought up in a multicultural setting in the city of Anshan," he said. "He was privy to all these different religions, cultures and languages. This gave him a great understanding about how to deal with people." The founder of the dynasty, Tughril Beg, turned his army against the Ghaznavids in Khorasan. He moved south and then west, conquering but not wasting the cities in his path. In 1055 the caliph in Baghdad gave Tughril Beg robes, gifts, and the title King of the East. Under Tughril Beg's successor, Malik Shah (1072–1092), Iran enjoyed a cultural and scientific renaissance, largely attributed to his brilliant Iranian vizier, Nizam al Mulk. These leaders established the observatory where Omar Khayyám did much of his experimentation for a new calendar, and they built religious schools in all the major towns. They brought Abu Hamid Ghazali, one of the greatest Islamic theologians, and other eminent scholars to the Seljuq capital at Baghdad and encouraged and supported their work. [67] Persian is a very poetic, soft and song-like language and has been described as one of the most beautiful languages of the world. The stress is generally placed on the last syllable of a word Not prone to excessive mischief, Persians are quiet and well-behaved pets. They aren't into opening drawers and cupboards like their Oriental cousins, and unlike some other breeds such as Siamese and Savannahs, Persians usually don't like walking on leashes and playing fetch. However, they are intelligent cats, capable of learning your routine, greeting you, and of course, curling up for snuggles as part of a daily routine.The basic traditional Iranian breakfast consists of a variety of flat breads, butter cubes, white cheese, whipped heavy cream ( sarshir; often sweetened with honey), nuts (especially walnuts) and a variety of fruit jams and spreads. After the Mongol raid and fall of the Abbasids, Sunni hierarchies faltered. Not only did they lose the caliphate but also the status of official madhhab. Their loss was the gain of Shia, whose centre wasn't in Iran at that time. Several local Shia dynasties like Sarbadars were established during this time. [ citation needed] Even though Persians are expert-level cuddlers, they are not terribly demanding. If you're looking for a cat that is happy to nap while you're gone, and will cheerfully accompany you through your evening routine, you'll definitely want to give thePersian a second look. Among the writings available from the Middle Persian scripts, the treatise of Khosrow and Ridag, points about stews and foods and the way of using them and how they are obtained in the Sassanid period are found as valid references in compiling the history of cooking in Iran. The names of many of the Iranian dishes and culinary terms that have been translated can be seen in Arabic language books. Naturally the customs and habits of the Arabs influenced the Iranians, specifically in Abbasid period. It is a very haughty Pokémon. Among fans of Persian, the size of the jewel in its forehead is a topic of much talk.

Meftahi, Ida. (14 July 2017). Gender and Dance in Modern Iran: Biopolitics on Stage. Routledge. p.72. ISBN 978-1-317-62062-4. sirabi-va-shirdun

SASSANIAN (224 -651 CE)

The Safavid ruling dynasty was founded by Ismāil, who styled himself Shāh Ismāil I. [115] Practically worshipped by his Qizilbāsh followers, Ismāil invaded Shirvan to avenge the death of his father, Shaykh Haydar, who had been killed during his siege of Derbent, in Dagestan. Afterwards he went on a campaign of conquest, and following the capture of Tabriz in July 1501, he enthroned himself as the Shāh of Iran, [116] :324 [117] [118] minted coins in this name, and proclaimed Shi'ism the official religion of his domain. [6] Main articles: Mongol invasion of Central Asia, Mongol invasion of Persia, and Mongol Empire Eurasia on the eve of the Mongol invasions, c. 1200 The Mongol Empire's expansion Greetings are very important and are usually accompanied by a handshake. Friends and relatives sometimes give a kiss on the cheek