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The prophet mazdak was a revolutionary figure in sassanid persia, and a proto-socialist preaching for wealth distribution. His religion and legacy, however, were not too impressive - after his execution by kavadh in 528.

What if Mazdak becomes a martyr after his death, being seen as a jesus-type figure and transforming Mazdakism into something similar to early christianity in terms of conversion methods? with the termoil persia will soon face in the 6th century, would Mazdakism arise in the same way christianity rose in rome during the 3rd century? How would the muslim conquests change?
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