
Events 240s – The Forgotten Religion Manichaeism
The Forgotten Religion: Manichaeism Roman Empire The Roman Empire is threatened on several fronts at the same time. Africa revolts and tribes in northwest Germania, under the name of the Franks, are raiding the Rhine frontier. Rome becomes 1,000 years old. The 1,000th anniversary is commemorated with the Ludi Saeculares festivals, celebrated throughout the Roman Empire. The Goths appear on the lower Danube frontier; they invade Ukraine and Romania. Persia Prince Shapur I becomes co-ruler of the Sasanian Empire with his father King Ardashir I. Siege of Hatra: The Sasanians besiege the capital of the Kingdom of Hatra ruled by Sanatruq II. Prince Shapur I succeeds his father Ardashir I as ruler of the Sassanid Empire. He begins his expansion in India. India Maharaja Sri-Gupta becomes ruler of the Gupta […]