Boran
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Boran was Sasanian queen (banbishn) of Iran from 630 to 632, with an interruption of some months. She was the daughter of king Khosrow II and the Byzantine princess Maria. She is the second of only three women to rule in Iranian history, the others being Musa of Parthia, and Boran's sister Azarmidokht.
The only known gold dinar of Boran (Museum of Fine Arts, Boston)
Gold dinar of Khosrow II
Mid-19th century drawing of rock reliefs at Taq-e Bostan, showing Boran's father Khosrow II, flanked by the goddess Anahita and the supreme deity Ahura Mazda (New York Public Library).
Silver drachma of Boran, Arrajan mint.
Khosrow II
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Khosrow II, commonly known as Khosrow Parviz, is considered to be the last great Sasanian king (shah) of Iran, ruling from 590 to 628, with an interruption of one year.
Gold dinar of Khosrow II, minted in 611
Drachma of Hormizd IV
Bahram Chobin fighting Sasanian loyalists near Ctesiphon
Illustration of the forces of Bahram Chobin and Khosrow II fighting.