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Ohrmazd

Hormizd I

The Brave

Reign: 270 - 271 CE
(1 year)

Biography

Hormizd I had a brief reign of approximately one year. He was known for his tolerant religious policies, particularly toward the prophet Mani and the Manichaean religion. His short rule was peaceful, and he maintained the empire his father and grandfather had built.

Key Achievements

  • Maintained religious tolerance
  • Supported Mani and Manichaeism
  • Preserved imperial stability