Brownworth calls Khosrow 'undoubtedly the greatest of all the Persian kings, and a worthy match for Justinian.' He reformed Persia's government, created its first standing army, founded a medical academy, codified Zoroastrian scriptures, and even introduced chess from China. Despite accepting 5,000 pounds of gold for peace, he invaded again, sacked Antioch, and killed or enslaved its entire population.
Also known as: Koseros · Chosroes I · Khosrow the Immortal Soul
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Episode 8 (3 mentions)
Brownworth calls Khosrow 'undoubtedly the greatest of all the Persian kings, and a worthy match for Justinian.' He reformed Persia's government, created its first standing army, founded a medical academy, codified Zoroastrian scriptures, and even introduced chess from China. Despite accepting 5,000 pounds of gold for peace, he invaded again, sacked Antioch, and killed or enslaved its entire population.
“This was indeed serious news. Koseros was undoubtedly the greatest of all the Persian kings,”
“superior Persian army, led by Koseros himself, into retreating. Then, wanting a decisive blow”
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