He was the son of Behrâm the second, and brother of Behrâm the third. When he ascended the throne, he promised to govern righteously the subjects whom God had entrusted to his care. He proved to be a very beneficent and religious monarch, although he was much addicted to sport and play. It is said that when he had attained the supreme power in Erân, he appointed an able viceroy over each province, encouraged men of intellect, and removed the officials who had enjoyed authority during his father’s reign. In the Târikh Moa’jum it is related that he abdicated the throne in favour of his son Hormuz, and took refuge from the changing fortunes of this world under the shadow of the beneficence of his Creator. According to the most authentic statements he reigned nine years. His epithet was ‘The mighty hunter,’ and his motto: ‘Liberality is the most excellent treasure, contentment the greatest wealth, and love the closest kinship.’