10 Facts About Pabag

Pabag was an Iranian prince who ruled Istakhr, the capital of Pars, from 205 or 206 until his death sometime between 207 and 210.

Pabag was the father, stepfather, grandfather, or father-in-law of Ardashir I, the founder of the Sasanian Empire.

Pabag was survived by a son who was likewise named Sasan, "which continued in the family for four generations".

Pabag's daughter married Sasan and bore him a son named Ardashir.

Pabag was seemingly the father-in-law and possibly adoptive father of Ardashir.

Pabag ruled a small principality in the area of Khir, south of Bakhtegan Lake.

Pabag was a vassal of Gochihr, the Bazrangid king of the Persian capital of Istakhr, who was in turn a vassal of the Arsacid King of Kings.

Pabag reportedly served as a priest of the fire-temple of Anahita in Istakhr, which served as a rallying point for the local Persian soldiers, who worshipped the Iranian goddess.

Indeed, in 205 or 206, Pabag rebelled and overthrew Gochihr, taking Istakhr for himself.

Pabag was survived by a daughter named Denag, who married Ardashir.