Battle of Samarra(AD 363): Death of Rome's Last Pagan Emperor | Total War Historical Battle

#Roman #Sasanian #Empire #Ctesiphon #Samarra #Battle #Jovian #Julian"The Battle of Samarra occurred in June 363 during Emperor Julian's invasion of the Sasanian Empire. Unable to capture Ctesiphon, Julian led his army towards Samarra due to dwindling provisions and hostile surroundings. Initially a Sasanian assault on the Roman rear, the battle intensified into a significant clash, resulting in Julian's injury and subsequent death without nominating a successor. The Roman Empire then elected Jovian as emperor, who, stranded in enemy territory and facing logistical challenges, had to agree to peace terms.