Jahan is a prince of Turan and son of Afrasiab. Captured after the fall of the citadel, he is brought before King Kavus in chains. Unlike Garsivaz, Kavus assigns him more comfortable prisoner quarters provided with food and attendants.
ز گردان شمشیرزن سی هزار / بیاورد جهن از در کارزار
“Jahan brought thirty thousand sword-wielding warriors into the field of battle.”
Mahmood • The Triumph of Qaran over Jahan, Kay Khosrow's Prayer, and Afrasiab's Nightly Retreat
بیت #20240
ز قلب سپاه اندر آمد چو کوه / از او گشت جهن دلاور ستوه
“From the heart of the army he came down like a mountain, causing brave Jahan to grow weary and distraught.”
Mahmood • The Triumph of Qaran over Jahan, Kay Khosrow's Prayer, and Afrasiab's Nightly Retreat
بیت #20242
چو پیروز شد قارن رزم زن / به جهن دلیر اندر آمد شکن
“When war-loving Qaran emerged victorious, the heart of brave Jahan broke into despair.”
Mahmood • The Triumph of Qaran over Jahan, Kay Khosrow's Prayer, and Afrasiab's Nightly Retreat
بیت #20249
سپاهی به کردار دریای آب / به قلب اندرون جهن و افراسیاب
“An army like a vast sea of water, with Jahan and Afrasiab at its heart.”
Mahmood • The Triumph of Qaran over Jahan, Kay Khosrow's Prayer, and Afrasiab's Nightly Retreat
بیت #20264
بفرمود تا جهن رزم آزمای / رود با تگینان لشکر ز جای
“He commanded Jahana, the battle-tested champion, to move forth with the valiant officers of the army.”
Mahmood • The Triumph of Qaran over Jahan, Kay Khosrow's Prayer, and Afrasiab's Nightly Retreat
بیت #20284
ندیدند گرسیوز و جهن روی / که او پیش خسرو شود رزمجوی
“Garsivaz and Jahan deemed it ill that their king should face Khusrow in battle.”
Mahmood • The Triumph of Qaran over Jahan, Kay Khosrow's Prayer, and Afrasiab's Nightly Retreat
بیت #20338
سوی میمنه جهن افراسیاب / همی نیزه بگذاشت از آفتاب
“Upon the right wing was Jahan son of Afrasiab, whose spears surpassed the rays of the sun.”
Mahmood • The Battle of Kay Khosrow and Afrasiab: The King's Prayer, the Gales of Victory, and the Retreat to Gang-Dezh
بیت #20490
بیامد ز دژ جهن با ده سوار / خردمند و بادانش و مایه دار
“From the fortress came Jahan with ten horsemen—a man of wisdom, knowledge, and high estate.”
Mahmood • The Embassy of Jahan: Afrasiab's Message of Regret, Truce, and Defiance
بیت #20660
از آن پس بیامد منوشان گرد / خرد یافته جهن را پیش برد
“Thereupon came the brave Manushan, who, discerning Jahan's wisdom, led him forward.”
Mahmood • The Embassy of Jahan: Afrasiab's Message of Regret, Truce, and Defiance
بیت #20662
خردمند چون پیش خسرو رسید / شد از آب دیده رخش ناپدید
“When the wise envoy came before Khosrow, his face vanished behind a veil of tears.”
Mahmood • The Embassy of Jahan: Afrasiab's Message of Regret, Truce, and Defiance
بیت #20663
بماند اندر او جهن جنگی شگفت / کلاه بزرگی ز سر بر گرفت
“Warlike Jahan was struck with awe at him, and removed the royal helmet from his head.”
Mahmood • The Embassy of Jahan: Afrasiab's Message of Regret, Truce, and Defiance
بیت #20664
چو از جهن گفتار بشنید شاه / بفرمود زرین یکی پیشگاه
“When the King heard Jahan's words, he ordered a golden seat to be set before him.”
Mahmood • The Embassy of Jahan: Afrasiab's Message of Regret, Truce, and Defiance
بیت #20671
همانگه بشد جهن پیش پدر / بگفت آن سخنها همه در به در
“At that moment Jahan went before his father and reported all those words in full detail.”
Mahmood • The Fall of Gang-Dezh, the Flight of Afrasiab, and the Mercy of Kay Khosrow
بیت #20796
پس افراسیاب اندر آمد چو گرد / به جهن و به گرسیوز آواز کرد
“Then Afrasiab arrived swiftly like dust, calling out to Jaham and Garsivaz:”
Mahmood • The Fall of Gang-Dezh, the Flight of Afrasiab, and the Mercy of Kay Khosrow
بیت #20846
چو گرسیوز و جهن رزم آزمای / که بد تخت توران بدیشان به پای
“Garsivaz and Jaham, the battle-proven lords, upon whom rested the throne of Turan.”
Mahmood • The Fall of Gang-Dezh, the Flight of Afrasiab, and the Mercy of Kay Khosrow
بیت #20864
ز گرسیوز و جهن پرسید شاه / ز کار سپهدار توران سپاه
“The King questioned Garsivaz and Jahan about the fate of the commander of Turan's host.”
Mahmood • The Fall of Gang-Dezh, the Flight of Afrasiab, and the Mercy of Kay Khosrow
بیت #20894
چو گرسیوز و جهن پیوند تو / که ساید به زاری کنون بند تو
“Like Garsivaz and Jah, thy kinsmen, who now tearfully bear the weight of thy chains.”
Mahmood • The Fall of Gang-Dezh, the Flight of Afrasiab, and the Mercy of Kay Khosrow
بیت #20942
همان جهن و گرسیوز بندسای / که او برد پای سیاوش ز جای
“And also Jahan and fettered Garsivaz, who had uprooted Siyavash from his rightful place.”
Mahmood • The Dispatch from Afrasiab's Fortress, Kavus's Thanksgiving, the Shackling of Garsivaz, and the Robe of Honor for Giv
بیت #21314
همان جهن را پای کرده به بند / ببردند نزدیک تخت بلند
“Likewise, Jahan, with his feet bound in heavy chains, was brought before the high throne.”
Mahmood • The Dispatch from Afrasiab's Fortress, Kavus's Thanksgiving, the Shackling of Garsivaz, and the Robe of Honor for Giv
بیت #21316
بیاراستند از در جهن جای / خورش با پرستنده و رهنمای
“They prepared a suitable lodging for Jahan, complete with food, servants, and a guiding attendant.”
Mahmood • The Dispatch from Afrasiab's Fortress, Kavus's Thanksgiving, the Shackling of Garsivaz, and the Robe of Honor for Giv
بیت #21324