589 The general Bahram, defeated by the Romans in the Caucasus. He is removed by Hormuz, and revolts. The king’s son, Chosroes, joins the rebels.
590 Hormuz is deposed, and shortly afterwards put to death. His son, Khosrau or Chosroes (II) Parvez, succeeds. Bahram contests the crown, and seizes it. Bahram or Varanes VI puts down an insurrection in Ctesiphon.
591 Chosroes recovers the throne, with help of the emperor Maurice. Bahram flees to the Turks, and is murdered. Chosroes strengthens his position, and puts his brother, Bindoe to death. Another brother, Bistam, escapes to Media and makes himself king.
595 or 596 Death of Bistam.
604 War breaks out with Rome, over usurpation of Phocas. Dara captured by Chosroes.
606-608 The Persians invade Asia Minor. They advance as far as Chalcedon.
610 Chosroes abolishes the kingdom of Hira.
614 The Persians capture Damascus.
615 The Persians capture Jerusalem and the holy cross.
616 Persian invasion of Egypt.