The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Bahram V
Also known as Bahram I, Son of Jezdegerd, Varanes
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 44
A Persian monarch whose presence commands attention, carrying the weight of ancient tradition and the fierce pride of his lineage. His gaze suggests a man accustomed to absolute authority.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Middle-aged (exact age not specified)
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 44
- Books
- 1
Bahram V, also known as Varanes, ruled Persia during a period of tense negotiations with Roman Emperor Carus. He inherited his father's throne and his father's intolerant religious policies, maintaining the same zealous approach to governance that defined his dynasty's relationship with Rome.
Description
A middle-aged Persian king with olive skin and dark hair and beard, dressed in ornate royal robes and wearing a crown. He has a stern expression and regal bearing, seated on a throne in a Persian court setting.
Story so far
BOOK 1The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire / Table of Contents with links in the HTML file to the two Project Gutenberg editions (12 volumes)
Appearances
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