Epic Lore & Biography

A wise and keen Iranian commander whom Keykhosrow entrusted to quell army plundering in Makran and govern the region with fairness and restraint after the victory.

Shahnameh Distichs Featuring this Entity (12)

پس گستهم اشکش تیزگوش / که با زور و دل بود و با مغز و هوش

“Behind Gustahm came Ashkash the sharp-eared, endowed with strength, courage, wisdom, and intelligence.”

Kkhosro • The Muster of Kay Khosrow's Hosts, the Pledges of Champions, and the Dispatch of Faramarz to India بیت #11280

چو فرهاد و رهام گرد دلیر / چو اشکش که صید آورد نره شیر

“Along with Farhad and the brave knight Rohham, and Ashkash, who captures fierce lions as prey.”

Bizhan • Gorgin's Plea, Khosrow's Pardon, and the Secret Strategy for Turan بیت #16591

برفتند با رستم آن هفت گرد / بنه اشکش تیزهش را سپرد

“Rostam set forth accompanied by the seven champions, entrusting the heavy baggage to the keen-witted Ashkash.”

Bizhan • Rostam's Night Raid on Afrasiab's Palace and the Liberation of Bijan بیت #16827

ابر میمنه اشکش و گستهم / سواران بسیار با او بهم

“Upon the right wing were Ashkash and Gustaham, with many horsemen alongside them.”

Bizhan • Afrasiab's Campaign against Rostam, the Battle Array, and the Flight of the Turanian King بیت #16889

درآمد چو باد اشکش از دست راست / ز گرسیوز تیغ‌زن کینه خواست

“Ashkash charged like the wind from the right flank, seeking vengeance against the swordsman Garsivaz.”

Bizhan • Afrasiab's Campaign against Rostam, the Battle Array, and the Flight of the Turanian King بیت #16928

به اشکش بفرمود تا سی هزار / دمنده هژبران نیزه گزار

“He commanded Ashkash to take thirty thousand spear-wielding, roaring lions,”

12rokh • The Fourfold Host: Kay Khosrow’s Mobilization and the Dispatch of Armies Against Turan بیت #17135

چو لهراسب و چون اشکش تیزچنگ / چو رستم سپهبد دمنده نهنگ

“'Concerning Lohrasp, Ashkash of swift claws, and commander Rostam, the roaring dragon,'”

12rokh • Kay Khosrow's Royal Rescript, Tus's Mobilization, and Piran's Deepening Dismay بیت #18034

وز آن سو که شد اشکش تیزهوش / برآمد ز خوارزم یکسر خروش

“'And from that direction where swift-witted Ashkash went, a roar arose across all Khwarazm.'”

12rokh • Kay Khosrow's Royal Rescript, Tus's Mobilization, and Piran's Deepening Dismay بیت #18037

وز آن سو که اشکش بشد همچنین / بپردازم اکنون سراسر زمین

“'And on that side where Ashkash marched likewise, I shall now clear the entire land.'”

12rokh • Piran's Reconciliation Letter to Goudarz and the Proposal of Border Concessions بیت #18156

به اشکش بفرمود تا سوی زم / برد لشکر و پیل و گنج درم

“He commanded Ashkash to march toward Zam with an army, war elephants, and treasures of coin,”

Mahmood • The March of Kay Khosrow, the Trench of Silence, and the Council of Afrasiab and Shideh بیت #19867

بفرمود تا اشکش تیز هوش / بیارامد از غارت و جنگ و جوش

“He bade the sharp-witted Ashkash to restrain the troops from plunder, warfare, and tumult.”

Mahmood • The Victory over Makran, the Passage Across the Sea of Zareh, and Lamentation at Gangdez بیت #21468

به اشکش بفرمود تا با سپاه / به مکران بباشد یکی چندگاه

“He commanded Ashkash to remain for a time in Makran with a portion of the army,”

Mahmood • The Victory over Makran, the Passage Across the Sea of Zareh, and Lamentation at Gangdez بیت #21480