Epic Lore & Biography

The Emperor of China whose daughter is married to the King of Hind, serving as a point of pride and alliance for the Indian monarch in his boasting against Iran.

Shahnameh Distichs Featuring this Entity (12)

نه قیصر بخواهم نه فغفور چین / نه از تاجداران ایران زمین

“'I desire neither Caesar of Rome, nor Faghfur of China, nor any of the crown-wearers of the land of Iran!'”

Manoochehr • Rudabeh Reveals Her Heart to Her Handmaidens بیت #2343

یکی نامه نزدیک فغفور چین / نبشتند با صد هزار آفرین

“They wrote a letter addressed to the Faghfur of China, filled with a hundred thousand praises and blessings.”

Mahmood • The Battle of Kay Khosrow and Afrasiab: The King's Prayer, the Gales of Victory, and the Retreat to Gang-Dezh بیت #20593

چو فغفور چین گر بیاید رواست / که بر مهر او بر روانم گواست

“"If the Faghfur of China comes in person, it is most fitting, for my soul bears witness to his friendship.”

Mahmood • The Battle of Kay Khosrow and Afrasiab: The King's Prayer, the Gales of Victory, and the Retreat to Gang-Dezh بیت #20596

سرافراز فغفور بنواختش / یکی خرم ایوان بپرداختش

“The exalted Faghfur welcomed him with warmth and set aside a magnificent, cheerful palace for his lodge.”

Mahmood • The Battle of Kay Khosrow and Afrasiab: The King's Prayer, the Gales of Victory, and the Retreat to Gang-Dezh بیت #20599

ز هند و ز خاقان و فغفور چین / ز روم و ز هر کشوری همچنین

“From India, the Khaqan, and the Faghfur of China, from Rome, and likewise from every realm.”

Dara • Dara Ascends the Throne: The Wrathful Oration, Dagger-Sharp Edicts, and the Building of Noshad بیت #28608

چو آگاهی آمد به فغفور ازین / که آمد فرستاده‌ای سوی چین

“When tidings reached the Faghfur of China that an ambassador had arrived from Rum,”

Eskandar • Alexander Disguised as Envoy before the Faghfur of China: The Demand for Tribute and the Wise King's Response بیت #30598

بپرسید فغفور و بنواختش / یکی نامور جایگه ساختش

“The Faghfur inquired after him and welcomed him warmly, assigning him a high place of honor.”

Eskandar • Alexander Disguised as Envoy before the Faghfur of China: The Demand for Tribute and the Wise King's Response بیت #30603

چو سالار چین زان نشان نامه دید / برآشفت و پس خامشی برگزید

“When the Lord of China read the letter's stern nature, he burned with anger, yet chose silence.”

Eskandar • Alexander Disguised as Envoy before the Faghfur of China: The Demand for Tribute and the Wise King's Response بیت #30624

چو بشنید فغفور چین این سخن / یکی دیگر اندیشه افگند بن

“When the Faghfur of China heard these words, he laid the foundation for a new strategy.”

Eskandar • Alexander Disguised as Envoy before the Faghfur of China: The Demand for Tribute and the Wise King's Response بیت #30631

سپهدار چین با فرستاده گفت / که با شاه تو مشتری باد جفت

“The Commander of China said to the envoy: 'May Jupiter be the companion of your king!'”

Eskandar • Alexander Disguised as Envoy before the Faghfur of China: The Demand for Tribute and the Wise King's Response بیت #30634

سکندر بیامد ترنجی به دست / ز ایوان سالار چین نیم‌مست

“Sikandar came forth holding a golden orange, half-intoxicated from the palace of the ruler of China.”

Eskandar • Alexander Disguised as Envoy before the Faghfur of China: The Demand for Tribute and the Wise King's Response بیت #30636

به مشکوی من دخت فغفور چین / مرا خواند اندر جهان‌آفرین

“'In my palace, the daughter of the Faghfur of China praises the Creator for giving me to her.'”

Bahgoor • The Reading of the Tribute Demands, the Pride of the King of Hind, and Bahram's Challenge of Wisdom or Valor بیت #36180