Miraz

King Miraz (reign: Narnian-years 2290&mdash;2303) was the unrightful ruler of the Kingdom of Narnia, reigning during the revisit of the Pevensie children and the second conquest of Narnia, the conquerors being the Telmarines, who captured the anarchy-ridden land after the disappearence of the Pevensies.

Narnian Revolution
King Miraz was husband of Queen Prunaprismia and the usurper of the throne from his brother Caspian IX whom he killed. Miraz served as Lord Protector (Narnian equivalent of Regent) until the death of Caspian's wife and became king thereafter, making his brother's child Caspian X his heir, until Prunaprismia bore him a child, and he sent armies forth to quell the adolescent Caspian X and his army of the Old Narnians during their revolution. In Miraz's duel just before the Second Battle of Beruna against Peter Pevensie, Miraz's men suddenly rushed the Old Narnians and one of his own lords, Glozelle, stealthily assasinated him amidst the chaos.

Personality
Miraz was a proud man, though he was also cruel. He was willing to betray and kill his own brother to take the thrown, and was only willing to let Caspian take his place as king as long as he had no other heir.

Behind the Scenes

 * Sergio Castellitto plays Miraz in the Disney and Walden media film of Prince Caspian.
 * Robert Lang played Miraz in the BBC film version of Prince Caspian.