Khosrow II's Reign and the Empire at its Zenith (590–628)

1. Khosrow II proclaimed shahanshah amid turmoil

   Jan 1, 59001Labels: Khosrow II, Hormizd IV, Bahram Chubin

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2. Vistahm’s rebellion challenges Khosrow’s authority

   Jan 1, 59001Labels: Vistahm, Sasanian nobility

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   • Vistahm

3. Flight to Byzantium and civil war climax

   Jan 1, 59012Labels: Khosrow II, Byzantine Empire, Bahram Chubin

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4. Maurice restores Khosrow; peace of 591

   Jan 1, 59101Labels: Maurice, Khosrow II, Peace of

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5. Sasanian capture of Antioch expands Levant foothold

   Jan 1, 61101Labels: Antioch, Sasanian army

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   • Sasanian Map

6. Damascus taken by Sasanian forces

   Jan 1, 61301Labels: Damascus, Sasanian forces

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7. Jerusalem captured; True Cross taken

   Jan 1, 61405Labels: Jerusalem, True Cross, Sasanian army

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   • Jerusalem 614

8. Sasanian troops hold Chalcedon opposite Constantinople

   Jan 1, 61601Labels: Chalcedon, Constantinople

   • Sasanian Map
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9. Egypt occupied as Sasanian power peaks

   Jan 1, 61901Labels: Egypt, Sasanian occupation

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10. Heraclius begins counteroffensive against Persia

    Jan 1, 62201Labels: Heraclius, Byzantine Empire

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11. Heraclius’ 624–625 Caucasus campaign

    Jan 1, 62401Labels: Heraclius, Caucasus campaign

    • Caucasus Campaign
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12. Avar–Persian siege of Constantinople fails

    Jan 1, 62607Labels: Avars, Siege of

    • Siege 626
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13. Heraclius wins Battle of Nineveh

    Dec 1, 62712Labels: Heraclius, Battle of

    • Nineveh 627
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