Bahram Chobin (Middle Persian: ; New Persian: ), also known by his epithet Mehrbandak (Middle Persian: Mihrewandak), was a famous spahbed (senior army commander) during the late 6th century in Persia. He usurped the Sasanian throne from Khosrau II, ruling for a year as Bahram VI (590-591). However, he was later defeated by Khosrau II and was forced to flee.