After the defeat and removal of Bahram Chubin, King Khosrow Parviz sat at last in peaceful possession of the Iranian throne. No noble or chieftain dared challenge his authority or raise an antagonistic face against him. Yet a dark, secret vengeance burned within his breast. One day, the king opened his heart to his pure-minded minister, declaring: 'How long must I conceal my inner torment? How can I reign with honor when the murderer of my father walks freely before my eyes, treated as my kin? While my bright soul is filled with the blood of anguish, how can sovereignty bring me joy?' That very day, after a feast of meat and wine, Khosrow commanded that Bandoy be bound in heavy chains. He then ordered his executioners to sever Bandoy's hands and feet without delay. The horrific command was carried out at once; Bandoy bled to death on the spot, surrendering his blood-soaked spirit to the dark vengeance of Khosrow Parviz.