Shahrbaraz was shah (king) of the Sasanian Empire from 27 April 630 to 9 June 630. He usurped the throne from Ardashir III, and was killed by Iranian nobles after forty days. Before usurping the Sasanian throne he was a spahbed (general) under Khosrow II (590–628). He is furthermore noted for his important role during the climactic Byzantine–Sasanian War of 602–628, and the events that followed afterwards.
Shahrbaraz usurped the throne of the Sasanian Empire from Ardashir III, but was himself killed six weeks later.
On April 27, in the year 630, Shahrbaraz usurped the throne of the Sasanian Empire from Ardashir III, but was himself killed six weeks later. This event is recorded as a Selected Events event in the history of April 27, one of 360 recorded events on this date across all of history.
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- This event took place on April 27, 630 (AD era).
- It is categorised as a Selected Events event in recorded history.
- Referenced in 3 Wikipedia articles.
- Wikipedia source last updated on 26 February 2026.
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