Bahram IV

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Bahram IV, King of Persia (388–399), son and successor of Shapur III of Persia (383–388), under whom he had been governor of Kirman; therefore he was called Kirmanshah (Agathias iv. 26; Tabari).

Under him or his predecessor Armenia was divided between the Roman and the Persian empire. Bahram IV was killed by some malcontents after a reign of eleven years.

Preceded by: Shapur III

Sassanid Ruler 388–399

Succeeded by: Yazdegerd I

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• This article incorporates text from the Encyclopædia Britannica Eleventh Edition, a publication now in the public domain.