 The "hazarbed" also controlled the entrance of the kings palace, presented visitors to the king, and was allowed to be given military command or used in negotiations.The "hazarbed" was also allowed in some cases to serve as the royal executioner.During the reign of Shapur I (r. 240–270), the "hazarbed" may have briefly taken over the "spahbed" office, as it is not listed in the inscriptions of Shapur I.