Kavad Becomes Persian King
Kavad I took the Sasanian throne and later became associated with contentious social and religious policies.
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Kavad I Biography and Timeline
Follow Kavad I through 3 dated historical records for Persia.
Kavad I, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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488–498Years on this page
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Nobles Depose Kavad
Persian elites removed Kavad I from the throne, forcing him to seek refuge before ultimately recovering royal power.
498
Kavad Restores His Rule
Kavad I returned to power with foreign support and re established his kingship over the Sasanian Empire.
Records, sources and methodology
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