Alexander the Great, conqueror of Iran whose war against Dara is described by Baranush as a conflict driven by fate and internal betrayal rather than a precedent for unending revenge.
بدیشان درود سکندر ببرد / همه کار دارا بر ایشان شمرد
“He brought Sekandar's greetings unto them, and recounted all that had transpired regarding Dara.”
Dara • Alexander's Message to the Royal Court, Charter of Justice, and Coronation at Istakhr
بیت #28991
بدانید کامروز دارا منم / گر او شد نهان آشکارا منم
“'Know ye that today I am Dara; though he has departed into secret, I am here manifest.'”
Dara • Alexander's Message to the Royal Court, Charter of Justice, and Coronation at Istakhr
بیت #28993
ز اسکندر فیلقوس بزرگ / جهانگیر و با کینه‌جویان سترگ
“From Sekandar, son of the great Philip—world-conqueror and mighty against vengeance-seekers.”
Dara • Alexander's Message to the Royal Court, Charter of Justice, and Coronation at Istakhr
بیت #28999
چو خواهید کز چرخ یابید بخت / ز من بدره و برده و تاج و تخت
“'If ye desire good fortune from the heavens, ye shall receive purses of gold, robes, crowns, and thrones from me.'”
Dara • Alexander's Message to the Royal Court, Charter of Justice, and Coronation at Istakhr
بیت #29016
درم را به نام سکندر زنید / بکوشید و پیمان ما مشکنید
“'Mint the coinage in the name of Sekandar; strive well and break not our covenant.'”
Dara • Alexander's Message to the Royal Court, Charter of Justice, and Coronation at Istakhr
بیت #29021
ز میلاد چون باد لشکر براند / به قنوج شد گنجش آنجا بماند
“Swift as the wind, he drove his host from Milad, advancing to Kannauj while leaving his treasures behind.”
Eskandar • Alexander's Ultimatum to King Fur of India and the Messenger's Arrival
بیت #29499
ز شاهنشه اسکندر فیلقوس / فروزندهٔ آتش و نعم و بوس
“"From the King of Kings, Alexander son of Philip, brightener of the fire, dispenser of bounties and honors—”
Eskandar • Alexander's Ultimatum to King Fur of India and the Messenger's Arrival
بیت #29501
نوشتند پس نامه‌ای بر حریر / ز شیراوژن اسکندر شهرگیر
“They wrote a letter upon fine silk, sent from Alexander, the lion-vanquishing conqueror of realms.”
Eskandar • Alexander's Demands of Tribute and Qeydafeh's Royal Defiance
بیت #29729
کزین پس نیایی به پیغمبری / ترا خاک داند که اسکندری
“'For hereafter do not come as an envoy; only the earth knows that you are Alexander.'”
Eskandar • Qaydafeh's Wisdom, the Oath of Alexander, and the Secret of Bitqon
بیت #29903
سکندر شنید این سخن شاد شد / ز تیمار وز کشتن آزاد شد
“Alexander heard these words and rejoiced, delivered from sorrow and fear of execution.”
Eskandar • Qaydafeh's Wisdom, the Oath of Alexander, and the Secret of Bitqon
بیت #29913
که تو با سکندر ز یک پوستی / گر ایدونک با او به دل دوستی
“'...that you are of one skin with Alexander, even if you hold him dear in your heart.'”
Eskandar • Qaydafeh's Wisdom, the Oath of Alexander, and the Secret of Bitqon
بیت #29920
که او از پی فور کین آورد / به جنگ آسمان بر زمین آورد
“'For he seeks revenge for Fur, and in war against Alexander he would bring heaven down to earth.'”
Eskandar • Qaydafeh's Wisdom, the Oath of Alexander, and the Secret of Bitqon
بیت #29921
به بابل هم‌ان روز شد دردمند / بدانست کامد به تنگی گزند
“That very day in Babylon he fell grievously ill, perceiving that fatal harm had come upon him.”
Eskandar • Alexander's Illness in Babylon: His Final Testament, Letter to His Mother, and the Golden Coffin
بیت #30801
دبیر جهاندیده را پیش خواند / هرانچش به دل بود با او براند
“He summoned his world-wise scribe before him and disclosed all that lay within his heart.”
Eskandar • Alexander's Illness in Babylon: His Final Testament, Letter to His Mother, and the Golden Coffin
بیت #30802
به مادر یکی نامه فرمود و گفت / که آگاهی مرگ نتوان نهفت
“He commanded a letter to be written to his mother, saying: 'The news of death cannot be concealed.'”
Eskandar • Alexander's Illness in Babylon: His Final Testament, Letter to His Mother, and the Golden Coffin
بیت #30803
من ایدر همه کار کردم به برگ / به بیچارگی دل نهادم به مرگ
“'I have prepared all matters here, and in helpless submission, I have set my heart on death.'”
Eskandar • Alexander's Illness in Babylon: His Final Testament, Letter to His Mother, and the Golden Coffin
بیت #30822
ز بابل به روم آورند آگهی / که تیره شد آن فر شاهنشهی
“To carry tidings from Babylon to Rome that the royal glory of the King of Kings had darkened.”
Eskandar • Alexander's Illness in Babylon: His Final Testament, Letter to His Mother, and the Golden Coffin
بیت #30839
که نشنید کاسکندر بدگمان / چه کرد از فرومایگی در جهان
“'Who has not heard what evil-minded Alexander did in the world out of lowliness.'”
Ashkanian • Ardashir at the Coast, the Oath of the Nobles, and the Gathering of War
بیت #31302
نیاکان ما را یکایک بکشت / به بیدادی آورد گیتی به مشت
“'He slew our ancestors one by one, and brought the realm under his grasp through injustice.'”
Ashkanian • Ardashir at the Coast, the Oath of the Nobles, and the Gathering of War
بیت #31303
وگر کین داراست و اسکندری / که نو شد بر وی زمین داوری
“'Or if it be the blood-feud of Dara and Alexander, over which the land renewed its dispute...'”
Zolaktaf • The Coronation of Baranush, His Letter of Supplication, and Shapur's Generous Reply
بیت #33258