Arabia & the CaliphatesAsia
Lakhmid Kingdom
The Lakhmids were an Arab dynasty based at al-Hira in southern Iraq who served as clients of the Sasanian Empire. The Sasanian king Khosrow II ended the dynasty in 602.
Key facts
| Dates | c. 293 CE – 602 CE |
|---|---|
| Region | Arabia & the Caliphates |
| Continent | Asia |
| Capital | al-Hira |
| Religion(s) | Arabian polytheism, Church of the East (Christianity) |
Sources
Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.