Kavad I
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Kavad I was the Sasanian King of Kings of Iran from 488 to 531, including a two or three-year interruption. A son of Peroz I, he was crowned by the nobles to replace his deposed and unpopular uncle Ba
Plate of a Sasanian king hunting rams, perhaps Kavad I
15th-century Shahnameh illustration of the defeat and death of Peroz I
Drachma of Kavad during his first reign, minted at Hormizd-Ardashir
Drachma of Jamasp (r. 496–498/9)
Yazdegerd II
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Yazdegerd II, was the Sasanian King of Kings of Iran from 438 to 457. He was the successor and son of Bahram V.
Drachma of Yazdegerd II, minted at Gurgan or Qom between 439-447
5th-century drachma of a Kidarite ruler
A 15th-century Armenian miniature depicting the Battle of Avarayr
16th-century Shahnameh illustration of Yazdegerd II seated on his throne