John of Epiphania
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John of Epiphania was a late sixth century Byzantine historian.
John records Khosrau's restoration to the Persian throne by Maurice. However, Khosrau would use Maurice's murder in 602 as an excuse to resume war with the Byzantines. Khosrau is seen here, finally defeated by Heraclius in the Battle of Nineveh.
Khosrow II
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Khosrow II, commonly known as Khosrow Parviz, is considered to be the last great monarch of pre-Islamic Iran, ruling the Sasanian Empire from 590 to 628, including an interruption of one year.
Gold dinar of Khosrow II, minted in 611
Drachma of Hormizd IV
Relief from the Sasanian Empire with the word farr written in a calligraphic style of Middle Persian
Bahram Chobin fighting Sasanian loyalists near Ctesiphon