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Shapur besieges Nisibin
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When the inhabitants of Nisibin heard that their city had been surrendered to Shapur, they rose in revolt. Shapur responded vigorously and laid siege to Nisibin for a week, after which the defenders sued for peace, which was granted.
 
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Mohl Bertels Khaleghi- Motlagh Mohl Warner
Volume 29
Page 1592
Verse Start 551
Verse End 585
 
f. 488r
The Walters Art Museum
ms. Ms. W. 602
(1617)
f. 272v
Sotheby's
ms. MS 636
(1657)