Farrukh Hormizd
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Farrukh Hormizd or Farrokh Hormizd, also known as Hormizd V, was an Iranian prince, who was one of the leading figures in Sasanian Iran in the early 7th century. He served as the military commander of
Coin of Farrukh Hormizd, Meshan mint
Farrukh Hormizd bust in Jahrom Sangtarashan cave. According to Shahnameh, he was living in Jahrom, before leaving the city for Ctesiphon.
Shahrbaraz
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Shahrbaraz was King of Kings of the Sasanian Empire from 27 April 630 to 9 June 630. He usurped the throne from Ardashir III, and was killed by Iranian nobles after forty days. Before usurping the Sas
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…where he sacked several cities, including the Adur Gushnasp temple. In 628, the feudal families of Iran secretly mutinied against Khosrau and joined Shahrbaraz. Kavadh was then released by the feudal families of the Sasanian Empire, which included: The House of Ispahbudhan represented by Farrukh Hormizd himself…
Illustration of Shah Farain Guraz (Shahrbaraz). From the Shahnameh of Shah Tahmasp, dated 1530–1535
"The Coup against Usurper Shah", depicting Shahrbaraz's death by an arrow. From the Shahnameh of Shah Tahmasp, dated 1530–1535