Mazdak (in Persian مزدک) (died c.524 or 528) was a proto-socialist Persian reformer who gained influence under the reign of the Sassanian Shahanshah Kavadh I. He claimed to be a prophet of God, and instituted communal possessions and social welfare programs.
Mazdak (in Persian مزدک) (died c.524 or 528) was a proto-socialist Persian reformer. This socialist Persian reformer gained influence under the reign of the Sassanian Shahanshah Kavadh I. He claimed to be a prophet of God. He instituted communal possessions I. He instituted social welfare programs the Sassanian Shahanshah Kavadh I.