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Sanjah

human hero Origin / Domain: China Allegiance: ahrimanic

Epic Lore & Biography

The grand commander of the Khaqan of China's forces, tasked with leading the punitive invasion against Ghatfar and the Hephthalites following the slaughter of the Chinese diplomatic mission.

Shahnameh Distichs Featuring this Entity (3)

سر سنجه را ناگه از تن بکند / خروشش برآمد به ابر بلند
“'He suddenly severed the head of Sanjah from his body, his roar echoing to the high clouds.'”
Mahmood • The Arrival of Kay Khosrow's Farewell, the Lamentations of Nobles, and Zal's Speech on Rostam's Peerless Deeds بیت #22368
نه ارژنگ ماندم نه دیو سپید / نه سنجه نه اولاد غندی نه بید
“'I left neither Arzhang nor the White Demon, nor Sanjeh, nor Ovlad-e Ghandi, nor Bid.'”
Esfandyar • Rostam's Answer to Esfandiyar: Exaltation of Lineage, Recounting of Deeds, and Invitation to Wine بیت #26592
سپهدار خاقان چین سنجه بود / همی به آسمان بر زد از خاک دود
“The supreme commander of the Khaqan's force was Sanjeh, whose army raised billows of dust to the heavens.”
Anooshirvan • Ghatfar's Ambush on the Imperial Caravan and the Khaqan's Wrath بیت #39329
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