 As a result, the province had since its early days functioned as a form of vassal kingdom, ruled by princes from the Sasanian family, who held the title of "sakanshah" ("King of the Saka").Bahram I's reign, however, lasted shortly, ending on September 274 with his death.Bahram II, still in his teens, succeeded him as shah; he was probably aided by Kartir to ascend the throne instead of Narseh.