Epic Lore & Biography

Shangash was a fiery champion and master archer serving in the combined army of the Khagan of China and Turan. Bold and arrogant, he rode into battle challenging the captor of Kamus. However, upon beholding Rostam's immense stature and the mountain-like form of Rakhsh, panic seized him and he fled. Rostam pursued him, caught the tail of his horse, dragged him down, and decapitated him despite his plea for mercy.

Shahnameh Distichs Featuring this Entity (20)

که چنگش بدش نام و جوینده بود / دلیر و به هر کار پوینده بود

“His name was Changash, a seeker of glory, brave and energetic in every endeavor.”

Khaghan • News of Kamos's Death Reaches the Khagan of China بیت #14122

برو آفرین کرد خاقان چین / بپیشش ببوسید چنگش زمین

“The Khagan of China bestowed praises upon him, and Changash kissed the ground before him.”

Khaghan • News of Kamos's Death Reaches the Khagan of China بیت #14127

ازان دشت چنگش برانگیخت اسپ / همی رفت برسان آذرگشسپ

“From that plain, Shangash spurred his horse, rushing forth like the sacred lightning fire of Azargashasp.”

Khaghan • The Slain of Shangash and the Khagan's Dread بیت #14130

چو نزدیک ایرانیان شد بجنگ / ز ترکش برآورد تیر خدنگ

“As he drew near the Iranian ranks to fight, he pulled poplar arrows from his quiver.”

Khaghan • The Slain of Shangash and the Khagan's Dread بیت #14131

چنین گفت کین جای جنگ منست / سر نامداران بچنگ منست

“He cried, 'This is the battleground for my prowess; the heads of great champions are within my grasp!'”

Khaghan • The Slain of Shangash and the Khagan's Dread بیت #14132

کجا رفت آن مرد کاموس گیر / که گاهی کمند افگند گاه تیر

“'Where has that man gone who captured Kamus—he who at times casts a lasso and at times shoots an arrow?'”

Khaghan • The Slain of Shangash and the Khagan's Dread بیت #14133

کنون گر بیاید به آوردگاه / نمانم که ماند بنزد سپاه

“'If he steps into the arena now, I will not suffer him to return to his host alive!'”

Khaghan • The Slain of Shangash and the Khagan's Dread بیت #14134

بدو گفت چنگش که نام تو چیست / نژادت کدامست و کام تو چیست

“Shangash asked him, 'What is your name? What is your lineage, and what is your heart's desire?'”

Khaghan • The Slain of Shangash and the Khagan's Dread بیت #14138

بدان تا بدانم که روز نبرد / کرا ریختم خون چو برخاست گرد

“'So that I may know, when the dust settles on this field of combat, whose blood I have spilled.'”

Khaghan • The Slain of Shangash and the Khagan's Dread بیت #14139

بیامد همانگاه چنگش چو باد / دو زاغ کمان را بزه بر نهاد

“At once Shangash charged like the wind, nocking the notch of his bowstring.”

Khaghan • The Slain of Shangash and the Khagan's Dread بیت #14143

کمان جفا پیشه چون ابر بود / هم آورد با جوشن و گبر بود

“The bow of the ruthless warrior poured forth arrows like a storm cloud, piercing mail and armor alike.”

Khaghan • The Slain of Shangash and the Khagan's Dread بیت #14144

نگه کرد چنگش بران پیلتن / ببالای سرو سهی بر چمن

“Shangash gazed upon that elephant-bodied hero, towering like a straight cypress in a meadow.”

Khaghan • The Slain of Shangash and the Khagan's Dread بیت #14147

بدل گفت چنگش که اکنون گریز / به از با تن خویش کردن ستیز

“Shangash whispered to his own heart, 'Flight is better now than waging war against my own flesh and blood!'”

Khaghan • The Slain of Shangash and the Khagan's Dread بیت #14149

برانگیخت آن بارکش را ز جای / سوی لشکر خویشتن کرد رای

“He turned his charger and galloped away, steering his path toward his own army.”

Khaghan • The Slain of Shangash and the Khagan's Dread بیت #14150

بکردار آتش دلاور سوار / برانگیخت رخش از پس نامدار

“Like blazing fire, the valiant champion Rostam spurred Rakhsh in swift pursuit of the fleeer.”

Khaghan • The Slain of Shangash and the Khagan's Dread بیت #14151

همانگاه رستم رسید اندروی / همه دشت زیشان پر از گفت و گوی

“In an instant Rostam overtook him, while the whole battlefield resounded with shouts and clamor.”

Khaghan • The Slain of Shangash and the Khagan's Dread بیت #14152

دم اسپ ناپاک چنگش گرفت / دو لشکر بدو مانده اندر شگفت

“Rostam seized the tail of the horse of the wretched Shangash, leaving both armies spellbound in wonder.”

Khaghan • The Slain of Shangash and the Khagan's Dread بیت #14153

زمانی همی داشت تا شد غمی / ز بالا بزد خویشتن بر زمی

“Rostam held him fast until Shangash grew utterly helpless, and was hurled from high atop his steed down to the earth.”

Khaghan • The Slain of Shangash and the Khagan's Dread بیت #14154

بیفتاد زو ترگ و زنهار خواست / تهمتن ورا کرد با خاک راست

“His helmet tumbled off as he begged for mercy; but the Elephant-Bodied Rostam leveled him straight into the dust.”

Khaghan • The Slain of Shangash and the Khagan's Dread بیت #14155

همانگاه کردش سر از تن جدا / همه کام و اندیشه شد بی‌نوا

“In that same breath, Rostam severed his head from his body, casting all his grand ambitions into total ruin.”

Khaghan • The Slain of Shangash and the Khagan's Dread بیت #14156