Boran and Azarmiduxt were the only queens of the Sassanian Empire who ruled with absolute authority, following the execution of their father, Khosrow II, and the civil war between the nobility. After their brother, Kavad II, ascended the throne through violent means, the sisters chastised him for committing dishonor and cursed him. Following his brief reign marked by plagues, Ardeshir III became king but was soon overthrown and killed by Shahbaraz, a general with no legitimate claim to the throne, thus highlighting the tumultuous state of the empire.
Boran and Azarmiduxt were the only queens to hold absolute power in the Sassanian Empire, navigating through civil unrest and external invasion.
The sisters confronted Kavad II for the murders of their male relatives, which exemplified their moral righteousness and deep connection to their family's legacy.
Taking charge as queens, Boran and Azarmiduxt vowed to govern with justice amidst the turmoil following the fall of their father's reign.
Shahbaraz, an outsider from the military, seized the throne despite the disdain of the Sassanian elites, highlighting the volatility of power during this period.
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