Below is a list of important Persian figures in the Sassanid Empire (226-651): List Mani the prophet: Founder of Manichaeism. Mazdak: Proto-socialist philosopher and founder of Mazdakism. Bozorgmehr: Physician and minister of Khosrau I. Purandokht (Boran): Sassanid queen. Barbod the Great: Court musician of the king Khosrau II who created the first musical system in the Middle East, known as the Royal Khosravani and dedicated to the king himself. Nagisa (Nakisa): The court musician who collaborated with Barbod on his famous septet piece the Royal Khosravani. Sarkash: Though not as renowned as Barbod or Nakisa, he was a remarkable musician. Rostam Farrokhzād: The last great general of Sassanids. While unsuccessful at repelling the Arab Muslim invaders, Iranian folklore and history consider him a hero. Salman the Persian: One of the Sahaba. He is among The Four Companions. References People from the Sasanian Empire