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What was the amount of gold paid by the Byzantine emperor to the Sasanians as per the Perpetual Peace treaty?

  • 10,000 pounds

  • 11,000 pounds

  • 12,000 pounds

  • 15,000 pounds

Answer

The Perpetual Peace treaty, signed between the Byzantine emperor Maurice and the Sasanian king Khosrau II in 591 AD, stipulated the payment of 11,000 pounds of gold from the Byzantines to the Sasanians. This hefty sum underscores the power dynamics at play between the two empires and highlights the complexities of their diplomatic negotiations during that period.
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