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The letter that cost Vistahm seven years of war
A royal uncle who crowned a king receives a single letter that brands the dynasty a lie - what did it cost him?
The letter that cost Vistahm seven years of war
In this episode, we follow Vistahm from loyal spahbed to ruler of Khorasan and trace the decisions, loyalties, and betrayals that pushed him into open rebellion. The narrative tracks the military mustering, the political ruptures, and the personal debts that turned a protector into an enemy - but what price did he pay for claiming power?
Person: Vistahm
Event: Seven years of rebellion and rule in Khorasan
Date: circa 590-591 CE (Battle…
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