1. Bahram IV, was the Sasanian King of Kings of Iran from 388 to 399.
12 Facts About Bahram IV
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Bahram IV was likely the son and successor of Shapur III.
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Bahram IV is notable for being portrayed on two seals, one during his tenure as ; and the other as.
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In 388, Bahram IV succeeded his father, who had been killed by a party of Iranian nobles.
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Bahram IV began to distrust Khosrov IV, which eventually resulted in Khosrov IV's removal and the succession of his brother Vramshapuh.
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Bahram IV allowed the Roman captives to stay at Veh-Ardashir and Ctesiphon, where they were given rations, which included bread, wine and oil.
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In 399, Bahram IV was killed by an arrow during a hunting expedition.
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Bahram IV was succeeded by his brother Yazdegerd I, who, aware of the previous actions of the nobility, strived to restrict their power.
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The assessment of Arabic sources towards Bahram IV is mixed, although he is generally portrayed in a positive light.
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Bahram IV was the first Sasanian monarch to combine two religious components on his crown.
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Under Bahram IV, mints were established in the cities of Gundeshapur and Susa in Khuzistan.
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Bahram IV is holding a javelin and standing on the body of an unknown fallen foe.