Mar 11

The Reign of Bahram Kermanshah and Deployment of the Third Army in Kabul

After Shapur III died, on 11 March AD 388 (20th Esfand), his brother, Bahram, who was the ruler of the Kerman region, became king of Iran and because of his love for Kerman he preserved the title of Kermanshah for himself all through his life. The Roman historians have also called him Bahram Kermanshah in their books. One of his important works was the signing the peace treaty with the Roman Empire. Due to his vast knowledge about the situation of the areas beyond the eastern borders, this Sassanid king selected the governors of the eastern provinces from his army generals and made Kabul the base of the third army of Iran. This innovative policy of Bahram Kermanshah continued to be implemented up to the kingdom of Khosrau Anushiravan. Development and conversion of Kermanshah (in the western part of Iran) into a city took place during the reign of this king and is named after him.          Translation by Rowshan Lohrasbpour (AmordadNews writer)