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The 9 pages that link to Shapur I, each with the reason it gives.

• ManichaeismRelated: His reign gave Mani an opening to present his teaching at the Sasanian court.

• Sasanian armyRelated: His campaigns demonstrated the army’s ability to defeat and capture a Roman emperor.

• ValerianRelated: He captured Valerian and publicized the victory as a demonstration of Sasanian power.

• Battle of EdessaRelated: His forces defeated the Roman army and took Valerian captive.

• Philip the ArabRelated: He negotiated with Philip after the 244 campaign and later described the settlement in an inscription.

• Academy of GondishapurRelated: Tradition links the city’s foundation to this king’s reign.

• KartirRelated: Kartir rose to prominence during Shapur’s reign and commemorated his religious work.