Death of Yazdgerd
In the play Death of Yazdgerd, written by Bahram Beyzai, the story revolves around the last days of the Sassanid Empire in Persia. The play is set in the year 651 AD, during the reign of Yazdgerd III, the last Sassanid king.
The play begins with the murder of Yazdgerd III in a miller's hut by a group of robbers. The robbers are unaware of the identity of the man they have killed, but soon realize that he is the king when they find his crown and robe.
As news of the king's death spreads, chaos ensues in the empire. The play explores the political turmoil and power struggles that follow Yazdgerd's death, as different factions vie for control of the throne.
Throughout the play, themes of betrayal, loyalty, and the fall of an empire are explored. The death of Yazdgerd symbolizes the end of an era and the beginning of a new chapter in Persian history.