Iran / Persia: Coin of the Parthian King Balash, 18th Sassanid Ruler of Persia (r. 484-488). Photo by PHGCOM (CC BY-SA 4.0 License)

Balash (in the Greek authors, Balas; the later form of the name Vologases), the eighteenth Sassanid King of Persia (484–488), was the brother and successor of Peroz I of Persia (457–484).

Balash was made King of Persia following the death of his brother Peroz who had died in a battle against the Hephthalites (White Huns) who invaded Persia from the east. Immediately after ascending the throne, he sought peace with the Hephthalites which cost the Persians a heavy tribute.

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