Epic Lore & Biography

The youthful champion of Iran, son of Zarer, who held the left wing of the Iranian army against Arjasp, fighting with mountain-like steadfastness.

Shahnameh Distichs Featuring this Entity (22)

پس پشت لشکر به بستور داد / چراغ سپهدار خسرو نژاد

“The rear of the host he gave to Bastur, the luminous lamp of royal lineage.”

Goshtasp • Daqiqi's Narrative: The Array of the Iranian and Turanian Armies بیت #23987

بیامد هم آنگاه بستور شیر / نبرده کیان زاده پور زریر

“Then came forward Bastur the lion, the brave Kianian prince, son of Zarir.”

Goshtasp • Daqiqi's Narration: The Heroism of Gerami, Bastur, and Newzar, and the Fall of the Kavian Banner بیت #24062

بکشت او ازان دشمنان بی‌شمار / که آویخت اندر بد روزگار

“He slew countless numbers of those enemies with whom he engaged in that evil hour.”

Goshtasp • Daqiqi's Narration: The Heroism of Gerami, Bastur, and Newzar, and the Fall of the Kavian Banner بیت #24063

سرانجام برگشت پیروز و شاد / به پیش پدر باز شد و ایستاد

“At last he returned victorious and joyful, standing before his father's presence.”

Goshtasp • Daqiqi's Narration: The Heroism of Gerami, Bastur, and Newzar, and the Fall of the Kavian Banner بیت #24064

چو بستور پور زریر سوار / ز خیمه خرامید زی اسپ‌دار

“When Bastur, the young son of Zarir the knight, stepped forth from the tent toward the stable-master,”

Goshtasp • Esfandiyar's Assault and Bastur's Grief Over Zarir's Body بیت #24193

به بستور ده بارهٔ برنشست / مر او را سوی رزم دشمن فرست

“'Give the warhorse unto Bastur, and send him forth to battle the enemy.'”

Goshtasp • Esfandiyar's Assault and Bastur's Grief Over Zarir's Body بیت #24233

که او آورد باز کین پدر / ازان کش تو باز آوری خوب‌تر

“'For he shall exact vengeance for his father far more splendidly than even thou couldst achieve.'”

Goshtasp • Esfandiyar's Assault and Bastur's Grief Over Zarir's Body بیت #24234

بدو داد پس شاه بهزاد را / سپه جوشن و خود پولاد را

“Then the King gave him Behzad, as well as the battle armor and steel helmet.”

Goshtasp • Daquiqi's Recital: Bastur's Vengeance and the Slaying of Bidarafsh by Esfandiyar بیت #24235

پس شاه کشته میان را ببست / سیه رنگ بهزاد را برنشست

“The son of the King girded his waist and mounted the coal-black steed Behzad.”

Goshtasp • Daquiqi's Recital: Bastur's Vengeance and the Slaying of Bidarafsh by Esfandiyar بیت #24236

به پیش صف دشمنان ایستاد / همی برکشید از جگر سرد باد

“He stood before the enemy rank and drew a cold sigh from his chest.”

Goshtasp • Daquiqi's Recital: Bastur's Vengeance and the Slaying of Bidarafsh by Esfandiyar بیت #24238

منم گفت بستور پور زریر / پذیره نیاید مرا نره شیر

“He called out: 'I am Bastur, son of Zarir! Even a fierce male lion cannot withstand me!'”

Goshtasp • Daquiqi's Recital: Bastur's Vengeance and the Slaying of Bidarafsh by Esfandiyar بیت #24239

چو پاسخ ندادند آزاد را / برانگیخت شبرنگ بهزاد را

“When they gave no answer to the noble youth, he spurred dark-colored Behzad forward.”

Goshtasp • Daquiqi's Recital: Bastur's Vengeance and the Slaying of Bidarafsh by Esfandiyar بیت #24241

بکشت از تگینان لشکر بسی / پذیره نیامد مر او را کسی

“He slew many champions of the host, and no one dared come forward to face him.”

Goshtasp • Daquiqi's Recital: Bastur's Vengeance and the Slaying of Bidarafsh by Esfandiyar بیت #24242

چو سالار چین دید بستور را / کیان زاده آن پهلوان پور را

“When the commander of China saw Bastur, that noble offspring of Kianid blood,”

Goshtasp • Daquiqi's Recital: Bastur's Vengeance and the Slaying of Bidarafsh by Esfandiyar بیت #24244

بگشتند هر دو به ژوپین و تیر / سر جادوان ترک و پور زریر

“They clashed with javelin and arrow—the chief of Turkic sorcerers and the son of Zarir.”

Goshtasp • Daquiqi's Recital: Bastur's Vengeance and the Slaying of Bidarafsh by Esfandiyar بیت #24253

ازان سه یکی را به بستور داد / دگر آن سپهدار فرخ‌نژاد

“He gave one part to Bastur, and that noble-born commander accepted it.”

Goshtasp • Esfandiyar Divides the Host and Arjasp's Flight بیت #24270

چو بستور فرخنده و پاک تن / دگر فرش آورد شمشیر زن

“When the blessed and pure-bodied Bastur, alongside Farshavard the sword-wielding hero,”

Goshtasp • Esfandiyar Divides the Host and Arjasp's Flight بیت #24273

به بستور گفتا که فردا پکاه / سوی کشور نامور کش سپاه

“He said to Bastur: 'Tomorrow at dawn, lead the army toward the famed country.'”

Goshtasp • Goshtasp's Triumphant Return, the Pursuit of Arjasp, and the Adornment of the Realm بیت #24325

بیامد سپهبد هم از بامداد / بزد کوس و لشکر بنه برنهاد

“The commander arrived early in the morning, sounded the drums, and set the army in motion.”

Goshtasp • Goshtasp's Triumphant Return, the Pursuit of Arjasp, and the Adornment of the Realm بیت #24326

سپه را به بستور فرخنده داد / عجم را چنین بود آیین و داد

“He gave command of the army to the blessed Bastur, for such was the custom and law of the Persians.”

Goshtasp • Goshtasp's Triumphant Return, the Pursuit of Arjasp, and the Adornment of the Realm بیت #24331

هم‌آنگاه بستور برد آن سپاه / و شاه جهان از بر تخت و گاه

“Straightway Bastur led that army forth, while the King of the world sat atop the royal throne.”

Goshtasp • Goshtasp's Triumphant Return, the Pursuit of Arjasp, and the Adornment of the Realm بیت #24336

ابر میسره گرد بستور بود / که شاه و گه رزم چون کوه بود

“Upon the left wing was the hero Bastur, who in battle stood firm as a mountain alongside the King.”

Goshtasp • The Fall of Balkh, the Slaughter of Lohrasp, and the Clash of Armies بیت #24681