Khosrow I "Anushirvan" (Immortal Soul), greatest Sassanid emperor, renowned for justice and wisdom.
Notable Works
Administrative reforms, University of Gundishapur, Taq Kasra
Fun Facts
Anushirvan was called "the Just"—even Arabs called him "the Just Khosrow." When Justinian closed the Academy of Athens, Anushirvan welcomed Greek philosophers at Gundishapur. He brought chess from India and sent backgammon to India in return!
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