Khosrow II

High school (ages 12+)
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1. What is the full name?Khosrow II (Middle Persian: Husrō; New Persian: Khosrau)
2. What is the reign dates?590–628 CE (with a one-year interruption)
3. Who was Khosrow II?Khosrow II was the last great king of the Sasanian Empire, ruling from 590 to 628 CE.
4. How did Khosrow II become king?He became king with help from the Byzantine Emperor Maurice, and later fought against him.

Sasanian Empire: The last pre-Islamic Persian empire, known for its sophisticated administration and military prowess.
Byzantine Empire: The eastern continuation of the Roman Empire, a major power in the Mediterranean and Near East.
Shahanshah: A Persian title meaning 'King of Kings,' denoting supreme sovereignty.
Usurper: Someone who illegally seizes and holds power, often a throne.