This man's minister Peter Barsymes established a monopoly over silk manufacture.
This man's minister Peter Barsymes established a monopoly over silk manufacture. Victories fought by his generals include the Battle of Daraa and the the Battle of Tricamarum. This ruler paid tribute to Khosrow I to establish an "Eternal Peace" and much of his policy was created by Tribonian. Although he was nearly deposed for Hypatius by mobs watching (*) chariot races, Belisarius was able to suppress the Nika Riots. He also compiled Roman laws in his namesake Code. For 10 points, name this Byzantine emperor who commissioned the Hagia Sophia.
This man's minister Peter Barsymes established a monopoly over silk manufacture.
{Justinian} I