Khosrow II (590–628 CE)

Abstract

Khosrow II (r. 590–628 CE) was the last great Sasanian king who took the throne with the help of the Romans and broke with dynastic religious preferences as he became married to a Christian empress. It was under his rule that the Sasanian Empire reached its greatest expansion. From the standpoint of iconographic studies, Khosrow II is among the most influential Persian kings. Although he was literally occupied by rebels and wars within the borders of the Sasanian territories and beyond, Khosrow managed to create a powerful image of himself that emphasized the legitimacy of his monarchy. Indeed, Khosrow Parviz (the Victorious) drew upon royal iconography as a propaganda tool on a wide range of materials such as rock and stucco reliefs, coins, seals, and metal plates. His image (created both visually and verbally) not only revived the traditional iconography of the Persian kings but also evolved it in a way that transcended his time and was passed on to the early Islamic Caliphates after him. Khosrow II imitated and manipulated the traditional royal iconography of his predecessors in order to display his legitimacy, piety, and valor.

Obesity from a sign of being rich to a disease of the new age: A historical review

“…Al‐Harith ibn Kalada (seventh century AD) was a noble Arab who studied medicine in Iran (Gandhi Shapur University) 29,30 . He was able to attract the attention of King Khosrow I 31 and served in the royal court. In response to the king's questions, Al‐Harith ibn Kalada considers abstinence as moderation in everything because eating more than necessary can have deleterious effects on the body 32…”