Kavad II

AncientEmperorSasanian Empire-590 — ?

Murdered his father Khosrow II and 17 brothers.

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Quick Facts

Born

590 BCE

Country

Sasanian Empire

Era

Ancient

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)35

Political (20%)68

Influence (20%)56

Legacy (20%)39

Leadership (15%)45

Strategy (15%)53

Total Score49.6

Kavad II — Complete Timeline

628 AD

Murder of Khosrow IIPolitical Action

Kavad II, then known as Sheroe, led a coup against his father Khosrow II, imprisoning and later executing him. This act ended Khosrow's long reign and the Sasanian-Byzantine war, but plunged the empire into civil war and decline.

CoupPatricideCivil War

Impact: regionaldestructive

Massacre of 17 BrothersPolitical Action◆ Major

Kavad II ordered the execution of 17 of his brothers to eliminate potential rivals to the throne. This massacre decimated the Sasanian royal family and weakened the dynasty's legitimacy, contributing to the empire's instability.

MassacreRoyal FamilyPower Consolidation

Impact: nationaldestructive

Peace Treaty with ByzantiumPolitical Action◆ Major

Kavad II negotiated a peace treaty with the Byzantine Empire, ending the decades-long war. The treaty restored pre-war borders and returned the True Cross to Jerusalem, but the Sasanian Empire was left exhausted and weakened.

Peace TreatyByzantiumTrue Cross

Impact: regionalconstructive