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Delaray

human hero Origin / Domain: Isfahan Allegiance: iran

Epic Lore & Biography

Delaray was the queen consort of King Dara and the mother of Princess Roshanak. Residing in Isfahan, she received Sekandar's mother with unmatched hospitality, showering jewels in the palace. She prepared an astronomical dowry of gold, silver, textiles, war gear, and steeds for Roshanak's imperial union.

Shahnameh Distichs Featuring this Entity (5)

دلارای چون آن سخنها شنید / یکی باد سرد از جگر برکشید
“When Delaray heard those words, she drew a cold sigh from her heart.”
Eskandar • Delaray's Letter to Iskandar: Mourning Dara, Accepting Sovereignty, and the Ascension to the Kianian Throne بیت #29083
بدو گفت نزد دلارای شو / به خوبی به پیوند گفتار نو
“He said to her: 'Go unto Delaray, and graciously open negotiations for this new alliance.'”
Eskandar • The Sending of Sekandar's Mother to Isfahan and the Royal Wedding with Roshanak بیت #29111
بیامد ز ایوان دلارای پیش / خود و نامداران به آیین خویش
“Delaray herself came forward from the palace, accompanied by her nobles according to royal ceremony.”
Eskandar • The Sending of Sekandar's Mother to Isfahan and the Royal Wedding with Roshanak بیت #29121
دلارای برداشت چندان جهیز / که شد در جهان روی بازار تیز
“Delaray prepared so grand a dowry that the market prices of the world rose in response.”
Eskandar • The Sending of Sekandar's Mother to Isfahan and the Royal Wedding with Roshanak بیت #29124
ز کاخ دلارای تا نیم راه / درم بود و دینار و اسپ و سپاه
“From Delaray's palace to halfway down the road, coins of silver and gold, horses, and armies covered the way.”
Eskandar • The Sending of Sekandar's Mother to Isfahan and the Royal Wedding with Roshanak بیت #29132
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