Epic Lore & Biography

Faramarz is the valiant and noble son of Rostam and champion of Zabulistan. Having previously displayed great heroism in campaigns across Hindustan and Mazandaran, he rallied the forces of Zabul and Kabol upon the death of Rostam and the capture of his grandfather Zal by King Bahman. In the plains of Ghor, Faramarz fought Bahman's army for three days and nights. When a devastating dust storm shattered his army's lines, he stood his ground wounded until captured by Yaz-Ardashir. King Bahman granted no quarter, ordering Faramarz to be suspended alive upside down on a gibbet and shot to death with arrows.

Shahnameh Distichs Featuring this Entity (40)

فرامرز چون دید یار آمدش / همی یار جنگی به کار آمدش

“When Faramarz saw his comrade in distress, he rushed in to assist, a martial companion in time of need.”

Siavosh • Afrasiab's Mourning for Surkheh, the Fall of Pilsam, and the Flight of the King بیت #10015

یکی تیغ بر نیزهٔ پیلسم / بزد نیزه از تیغ او شد قلم

“He struck a heavy sword blow upon Pilsam's lance, snapping the spear into a stub like a reed pen.”

Siavosh • Afrasiab's Mourning for Surkheh, the Fall of Pilsam, and the Flight of the King بیت #10016

دگر باره زد بر سر ترگ اوی / شکسته شد آن تیغ پرخاشجوی

“Then he struck once more upon Pilsam's helmet, but the battle-seeking blade shattered with the blow.”

Siavosh • Afrasiab's Mourning for Surkheh, the Fall of Pilsam, and the Flight of the King بیت #10017

بیامد ز قلب سپه پیلتن / پس او فرامرز با انجمن

“The elephant-bodied Rostam rode forth from the center of the host, followed by Faramarz and his warrior band.”

Siavosh • Afrasiab's Mourning for Surkheh, the Fall of Pilsam, and the Flight of the King بیت #10056

تهمتن فراوان از ایشان بکشت / فرامرز و طوس اندر آمد به پشت

“Tahamtan (Rostam) slew a great number of them, while Faramarz and Tous supported his rear.”

Siavosh • Afrasiab's Mourning for Surkheh, the Fall of Pilsam, and the Flight of the King بیت #10059

سوی شهر ایران گرفتند راه / زواره فرامرز و پیل و سپاه

“They took the road toward the realm of Iran—Zavareh, Faramarz, war elephants, and troops.”

Kkhosro • The Justice of Kay Khosrow, the Arrival of Rostam and Zal from Nimruz, and the Tearful Reunion in Memory of Siyavash بیت #10991

زواره فرامرز و دستان سام / بزرگان که هستند با جاه و نام

“Zavareh, Faramarz, and Dastan son of Sam, along with all the famed and noble lords.”

Kkhosro • The Justice of Kay Khosrow, the Arrival of Rostam and Zal from Nimruz, and the Tearful Reunion in Memory of Siyavash بیت #10994

نهادند سوی فرامرز روی / گرفتند شادی به دیدار اوی

“Then they turned toward Faramarz and took great delight in meeting him.”

Kkhosro • The Justice of Kay Khosrow, the Arrival of Rostam and Zal from Nimruz, and the Tearful Reunion in Memory of Siyavash بیت #11007

زواره فرامرز با او بهم / همی رفت هر گونه از بیش و کم

“Zouarah and Faramarz were with him, conversing upon matters great and small.”

Kkhosro • The Muster of Kay Khosrow's Hosts, the Pledges of Champions, and the Dispatch of Faramarz to India بیت #11209

فرامرز را ده سپاهی گران / چنان چون بباید ز جنگ‌آوران

“'Entrust to Faramarz a powerful army, fully equipped with capable warriors as is required.'”

Kkhosro • The Muster of Kay Khosrow's Hosts, the Pledges of Champions, and the Dispatch of Faramarz to India بیت #11224

سران با فرامرز و با پیلتن / همی باده خوردند بر یاسمن

“The chieftains, along with Faramarz and elephant-bodied Rostam, drank wine upon the carpet of jasmine.”

Kkhosro • The Muster of Kay Khosrow's Hosts, the Pledges of Champions, and the Dispatch of Faramarz to India بیت #11229

ز پشت سپهبد فرامرز بود / که با فر و با گرز و باارز بود

“Behind the army commanders came Faramarz, glorious, mace-wielding, and worthy of high esteem.”

Kkhosro • The Muster of Kay Khosrow's Hosts, the Pledges of Champions, and the Dispatch of Faramarz to India بیت #11304

دل شاه گشت از فرامرز شاد / همی کرد با او بسی پند یاد

“The king's heart grew joyful at Faramarz, and he imparted many wise counsels to him.”

Kkhosro • The Muster of Kay Khosrow's Hosts, the Pledges of Champions, and the Dispatch of Faramarz to India بیت #11310

فرامرز را ده کلاه و نگین / کسی کو بخواهد ز لشکر گزین

“Give the crown and signet ring to Faramarz, alongside whichever chosen warriors he desires from the army;”

12rokh • The Fourfold Host: Kay Khosrow’s Mobilization and the Dispatch of Armies Against Turan بیت #17129

زواره فرامرز را همچنین / نمانی که کس برنشیند به زین

“'Do not allow Zavareh or Faramarz to mount their saddles either.'”

Esfandyar • Goshtasp's Mandate: The Binding of Rostam and Esfandiyar's Bitter Departure بیت #26036

زواره فرامرز و دستان سام / نباید که سازند پیش تو دام

“'Suffer not Zavareh, Faramarz, and Zal the son of Sam to set any trap against you.'”

Esfandyar • Goshtasp's Mandate: The Binding of Rostam and Esfandiyar's Bitter Departure بیت #26058

کنون رستم آید ز نخچیرگاه / زواره فرامرز و چندی سپاه

“'Presently Rostam shall return from the hunt, along with Zavareh, Faramarz, and a array of troops.'”

Esfandyar • Bahman’s Arrival in Zabulistan and Meeting with Zal بیت #26224

تهمتن زمانی به ره در بماند / زواره فرامرز را پیش خواند

“The mighty Rostam lingered a while on the road, then summoned Zavareh and Faramarz before him.”

Esfandyar • Rostam's Royal Preparations, Unarmed Wait at the Hirmand, and Esfandiyar's Wrath at Bahman بیت #26350

وزان سو فرامرز چون پیل مست / بیامد یکی تیغ هندی به دست

“And from that side came Faramarz like a furious elephant, an Indian sword in hand.”

Esfandyar • The Deaths of Nush-Azar and Mehr-Nush and the Wrath of Esfandiyar بیت #27006

برآویخت با او همی مهرنوش / دو رویه ز لشکر برآمد خروش

“Mehr-Nush clashed with him, and shouts arose from both armies.”

Esfandyar • The Deaths of Nush-Azar and Mehr-Nush and the Wrath of Esfandiyar بیت #27007

گرامی دو پرخاشجوی جوان / یکی شاهزاده دگر پهلوان

“Two noble, battle-seeking youths—one a prince, the other a champion hero.”

Esfandyar • The Deaths of Nush-Azar and Mehr-Nush and the Wrath of Esfandiyar بیت #27008

در آوردگه تیز شد مهرنوش / نبودش همی با فرامرز توش

“In the battle-field Mehr-Nush pressed hard, but he lacked the power to overcome Faramarz.”

Esfandyar • The Deaths of Nush-Azar and Mehr-Nush and the Wrath of Esfandiyar بیت #27010

بزد تیغ بر گردن اسپ خویش / سر بادپای اندرافگند پیش

“Faramarz struck his blade upon Mehr-Nush's horse's neck, bringing the swift steed's head down before him.”

Esfandyar • The Deaths of Nush-Azar and Mehr-Nush and the Wrath of Esfandiyar بیت #27011

فرامرز کردش پیاده تباه / ز خون لعل شد خاک آوردگاه

“Faramarz destroyed him on foot; the soil of the battle-field turned ruby-red with blood.”

Esfandyar • The Deaths of Nush-Azar and Mehr-Nush and the Wrath of Esfandiyar بیت #27012

فرامرز را نیز بسته دو دست / بیارم بر شاه یزدان‌پرست

“Faramarz too shall I bring with bound hands before the God-worshipping king.”

Esfandyar • The Deaths of Nush-Azar and Mehr-Nush and the Wrath of Esfandiyar بیت #27029

زواره فرامرز گریان شدند / ازان خستگیهاش بریان شدند

“Zavareh and Faramarz broke into weeping, their hearts burning at his terrible wounds.”

Esfandyar • The Wounded Champion's Return and Zal's Call to the Simorgh بیت #27122

برو با فرامرز و یکتاه باش / به جان و دل او را نکوخواه باش

“'Go to Faramarz and be at one with him; be well-disposed to him in heart and soul.'”

Shqad • The Death of Rostam: Pinning Shaghad to the Plane Tree and the Hero's Last Breath بیت #27762

فرامرز پور جهان‌بین من / بیاید بخواهد ز تو کین من

“'My world-discerning son Faramarz shall come and demand my vengeance from you.'”

Shqad • The Death of Rostam: Pinning Shaghad to the Plane Tree and the Hero's Last Breath بیت #27780

پس انگه فرامرز را با سپاه / فرستاد تا رزم جوید ز شاه

“Thereupon he dispatched Faramarz with an army, that he might seek battle against the King of Kabul,”

Shqad • Zal’s Lamentation, the Retrieval of the Bodies from Kabul, and the Construction of the Mausoleum in Zabulistan بیت #27820

فرامرز چون پیش کابل رسید / به شهر اندرون نامداری ندید

“When Faramarz reached the gates of Kabul, he saw no chieftain remaining within the city.”

Shqad • Zal’s Lamentation, the Retrieval of the Bodies from Kabul, and the Construction of the Mausoleum in Zabulistan بیت #27822

بیامد بران دشت نخچیرگاه / به جایی کجا کنده بودند چاه

“He came upon that hunting plain, to the place where they had dug the pit.”

Shqad • Zal’s Lamentation, the Retrieval of the Bodies from Kabul, and the Construction of the Mausoleum in Zabulistan بیت #27824

فرامرز چون سوک رستم بداشت / سپه را همه سوی هامون گذاشت

“When Faramarz finished mourning Rostam, he led the host out toward the open plain.”

Shqad • Faramarz's Vengeance on Kabul: Execution of the King and the Ash-Heap of Shaghad بیت #27869

در خانهٔ پیلتن باز کرد / سپه را ز گنج پدر ساز کرد

“He opened the doors of the Elephant-Bodied's treasury and equipped the army from his father's wealth.”

Shqad • Faramarz's Vengeance on Kabul: Execution of the King and the Ash-Heap of Shaghad بیت #27870

پذیرهٔ فرامرز شد با سپاه / بشد روشنایی ز خورشید و ماه

“He went out with his army to confront Faramarz, until the light of both sun and moon vanished.”

Shqad • Faramarz's Vengeance on Kabul: Execution of the King and the Ash-Heap of Shaghad بیت #27875

بیامد فرامرز پیش سپاه / دو دیده نبرداشت از روی شاه

“Faramarz advanced ahead of his army, never taking his eyes off the face of the King.”

Shqad • Faramarz's Vengeance on Kabul: Execution of the King and the Ash-Heap of Shaghad بیت #27879

فرامرز با خوارمایه سپاه / بزد خویشتن را بر آن قلبگاه

“Faramarz charged with his agile force and struck directly at the heart of the enemy host.”

Shqad • Faramarz's Vengeance on Kabul: Execution of the King and the Ash-Heap of Shaghad بیت #27881

به پیش فرامرز باز آمدند / دریده بر و با گداز آمدند

“They came before Faramarz with torn chests, melting away in profound sorrow.”

Shqad • Faramarz's Vengeance on Kabul: Execution of the King and the Ash-Heap of Shaghad بیت #27900

فرامرز جز کین ما در جهان / نجوید همی آشکار و نهان

“'And how Faramarz now seeks nothing in this world, openly or in secret, save malice against us!'”

Bahman • Bahman's Accession to the Throne and the Gathering of Vengeance Against Sistan بیت #27952

فرامرز کز بهر خون پدر / به خورشید تابان برآورد سر

“'Even Faramarz, who for his father's blood, raised his head to the shining sun,'”

Bahman • Bahman's Accession to the Throne and the Gathering of Vengeance Against Sistan بیت #27966

غمی شد فرامرز در مرز بست / ز درد نیا دست کین را بشست

“Faramarz grew deeply sorrowful in the border region of Bost; from the pain of his grandfather's fate, he washed his hands of vengeance.”

Bahman • The Battle of Faramarz and Bahman in Ghor: Capture and Execution by Arrows بیت #28024