Darigbed Explained
Darigbed was a Sasanian title equivalent to the Byzantine title kouropalates ("palacesuperintendent"). The title is first mentioned in the inscription of Shapur II (r. 240–270) at Naqsh-e Rostam.
List of prominent holders
- Apursam-Shapur, Iranian aristocrat, who served as darigbed under Shapur I (r. 240–270).
- Bozorgmehr, aristocrat from the House of Karen, who served as darigbed under Khosrow I (r. 531–579).
- Bahram Chobin, aristocrat from the House of Mihran, who served as darigbed under Hormizd IV (r. 579–590).
- Rostam Farrokhzad, aristocrat from the House of Ispahbudhan, who served as darigbed under Khosrow II (r. 590–628).
- Farrukhzad, aristocrat from the House of Ispahbudhan, who served as darigbed under Khosrow II (r. 590–628).
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