War Starts With Romans

Theodosius II, the Roman emperor started a war with Iranians that lasted for 2 years. Before the war, the best Roman garrison was appointed to seize Derafsh Kaviani in order to demoralize the Iranian soldiers but all attempts failed. The flag was 50x70 centimeters, On top there's Farvahar, embossed figures are made using gold and silver and precious stones such as emerald and ruby are placed in a manner that the reflection of the sun is seen from far away as it's located on a hilltop during the wars. Three rows of soldiers in a circle protect it the whole time. Derafsh Kaviani once fell in the hands of enemy during the Ghadesiya war in 637 ending the Sassanid empire. (Updated: Feb, 7, 2008)

Bahram Proclaims Kingdom

Bahram 5th also known as Bahram Goor proclaimed kingdom after his father Yazdgerd was accidentally killed by a horse-kick . Iranian nobles, mostly clergymen did not want him as king because 1. his father gave freedom of religion to all faiths. 2. Bahram was from a Jewish mother named Soushandokht. But according to the legend Bahram retrieved the crown from between two lions where it was located as a test of competence. He defeated many enemies in his time and people believed he was alive and did not choose a new king even 2 years after his disappearance. (Updated: Nov, 20, 2007)

• Farvahar: فروهر
• Ghadesiya: قادصيه(Qadesiyeh)
• Goor: گور
• Jewish: يهودي
• Sassan: ساسان
• Sassanid: ساساني
• Soushandokht: سوشندخت
• Yazd: يزد
• Yazdgerd: يزدگرد