Walāxš

Balash

The Tolerant

Reign: 484 - 488 CE
(4 years)

Biography

Balash became king after the catastrophic death of his brother Peroz I. He made peace with the Hephthalites by paying tribute and showed tolerance to Christians. He was deposed by the nobility for being too weak.

Key Achievements

  • Made peace with Hephthalites
  • Religious tolerance
  • Stabilized the empire after defeat

Quick Facts

Persian Name
Walāxš
Reign Duration
4 years
Era
golden Period

Succession

Predecessor

Peroz I

Successor

Kavad I