15 Facts About Khosrau I

Khosrau I sacked the city of Antioch, bathed in the Mediterranean Sea at Seleucia Pieria, and held chariot races at Apamea where he made the Blue Faction—which was supported by Justinian—lose against the rival Greens.

Khosrau I was interested in literature and philosophy, and under his reign, art and science flourished in Iran.

Khosrau I was the most distinguished of the Sasanian kings, and his name became, like that of Caesar in the history of Rome, a designation of the Sasanian kings.

Khosrau I's mother was an Ispahbudhan princess, who was the sister of the leading Iranian general Bawi.

Khosrau I was afterwards executed by Khosrow, who had his feet fastened on a gallows, and had his men shoot arrows at him.

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Khosrau I was defeated by Khosrow's forces and taken to Ctesiphon, where Khosrow summoned the priests and urged Kawus to make confessions and ask for forgiveness, so that he could be released.

Khosrau I's attempt was thwarted when the Byzantines successfully equivocated the problem.

Khosrau I then proceeded to Sura and killed its commander Arsaces in battle.

Khosrau I's offer was rejected, and as a result he captured and sacked the city.

Khosrau I then told the envoys that he wished to visit the city of Apamea out of interest, which they reluctantly allowed him, with the condition that he would leave for his domains afterwards.

Khosrau I was succeeded by Tiberius, a high-ranking military officer in 578.

Khosrau I was identified by some Romans as the true philosopher king.

Khosrau I was greatly interested in Indian philosophy, science, mathematics, and medicine.

Khosrau I sent multiple embassies and gifts to the Indian court and requested them to send back philosophers to teach in his court in return.

Khosrau I received the title of "Plato's Philosopher King" by the Greek refugees that he allowed into his empire because of his great interest in Platonic philosophy.