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Armenia (Empire Divided) Tier 1

Taxation of Nobles

The Sassanids inherited the Parthian satrapy system, whereby major noble families were empowered to guard the integrity of the state both in terms of the economy and the armed forces. The new ruling dynasty, however, desired to have as much direct power over matters as possible, which led to the establishment of royal cities, built at the order of the Sassanid ruler and bearing his name. After its founding, such a city served as a military base and eventually grew into a regional administrative centre. Royal cities were governed by a representative of the Shahanshah with the title of 'Shahrab'. According to historical sources, Ardashir I, the first Sassanid ruler, established no less than eight royal cities during his reign. The creation of a royal city was a costly endeavour, and it is possible that the Shahanshah imposed additional taxes on noblemen and governors to secure the required funds.

Node Set Tier 1

research_points 600

cost_per_round 0

Effects

• 300 wealth from the noble families