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Bahram IV
AncientEmperorSasanian Empire370 — 399
Sassanian ruler killed by his own soldiers.
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Quick Facts
Born
370
Died
399
Country
Sasanian Empire
Era
Ancient
Occupation
Emperor
Score Overview
Military (10%)50
Political (20%)26
Influence (20%)44
Legacy (20%)33
Leadership (15%)42
Strategy (15%)41
Total Score38.6
Bahram IV — Complete Timeline
388 AD
Accession to the Sasanian thronePolitical Action◆ Major
Bahram IV became Shahanshah of the Sasanian Empire after the death of Shapur III. His reign was marked by conflicts with the Roman Empire and internal unrest.
SuccessionSasanian Empire
Impact: national
399 AD
Assassination by his own soldiersPolitical Action◆ Major
Bahram IV was killed by his own soldiers, likely due to dissatisfaction with his rule or military failures. His death led to a succession crisis.
AssassinationMilitary Revolt
Impact: nationaltragic
Detailed Scores
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Military
Strategy
7
Tactics
7
Battles
7
Army Scale
7
War Impact
7
Political
Governance
6
Reform
7
Stability
6
Policy
7
Power
7
Influence
History
8
Global
7
Culture
8
Ideology
8
Legacy
7
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