Epic Lore & Biography

Turanian prince and champion who defended the Bronze Fortress alongside Arjasp; killed by Esfandiyar.

Shahnameh Distichs Featuring this Entity (39)

چو او خواست با زنگه شاوران / دگر برته با کهرم از یاوران

“Owhast was matched with Zangeh son of Shavaran, and Bartah with Kahram among the allies.”

12rokh • The Selection of Ten Champions, the Pairing of Rivals, and the Sacred Oath of Vengeance بیت #18827

دهم برته با کهرم تیغ‌زن / دو خونی و هر دو سر انجمن

“The tenth match brought Barta against the sword-wielding Kahram—two blood-seeking warriors, both commanders of their hosts.”

12rokh • The Duel of Barta and Kahram: The Tenth Battle and the Cleaving of the Turanian Host بیت #18979

که تا سینه کهرم بدو نیم گشت / ز دشمن دل برته بی‌بیم گشت

“Kahram was cleaved in two down to his chest, and Barta's heart was delivered from all fear of his foe.”

12rokh • The Duel of Barta and Kahram: The Tenth Battle and the Cleaving of the Turanian Host بیت #18983

درفش همایون به دست اندرون / فگنده بر آن باره کهرم نگون

“Bearing the auspicious banner in his hand, with Kahram's corpse tied upside down across his steed.”

12rokh • The Duel of Barta and Kahram: The Tenth Battle and the Cleaving of the Turanian Host بیت #18986

برادر بد او را دو آهرمنان / یکی کهرم و دیگری اندمان

“He had two brothers who were like demons, one named Kahram and the other Andaman.”

Goshtasp • Goshtasp's Defiant Message and the Massive Turanian Invasion بیت #23808

سواری جهاندیده نامش کهرم / رسیده بسی بر سرش سرد و گرم

“A seasoned warrior named Kahram, over whose head many ups and downs had passed.”

Goshtasp • Daqiqi's Narrative: The Array of the Iranian and Turanian Armies بیت #24000

مران پور خود را سپهدار کرد / بران لشکر گشن سالار کرد

“He appointed that son of his as army commander, making him chief over that immense host.”

Goshtasp • Daqiqi's Narrative: The Array of the Iranian and Turanian Armies بیت #24001

کدامست گفتا کهرم سترگ / کجا پیکرش پیکر پیر گرگ

“He cried out: "Which one is the mighty Kahram, whose shape is like an old wolf?"”

Goshtasp • Daqiqi's Recounting: The Outbreak of the Great Battle and the Deaths of Ardashir, Hormozd, and Shidasp بیت #24030

بفرمود تا کهرم تیغ‌زن / بود پیش سالار آن انجمن

“He commanded Kahram, the swordsman, to stand before the commander of that assembly.”

Goshtasp • Arjasp's Command to Kahram: The Raid on Balkh, the Fall of Luhrasp, and the Burning of the Sacred Temple بیت #24593

که ارجاسپ را بود مهتر پسر / به خورشید تابان برآورده سر

“For he was Arjasp’s eldest son, lifting his head high unto the radiant sun.”

Goshtasp • Arjasp's Command to Kahram: The Raid on Balkh, the Fall of Luhrasp, and the Burning of the Sacred Temple بیت #24594

بدو گفت بگزین ز لشکر سوار / ز ترکان شایسته مردی هزار

“He said to him, 'Select horsemen from the army, a thousand worthy men from among the Turanians.'”

Goshtasp • Arjasp's Command to Kahram: The Raid on Balkh, the Fall of Luhrasp, and the Burning of the Sacred Temple بیت #24595

بدو گفت کهرم که فرمان کنم / ز فرمان تو رامش جان کنم

“Kahram said to him, 'I obey your command; in fulfilling your order I find the joy of my soul.'”

Goshtasp • Arjasp's Command to Kahram: The Raid on Balkh, the Fall of Luhrasp, and the Burning of the Sacred Temple بیت #24605

بیاورد کهرم ز توران سپاه / جهان گشت چون روی زنگی سیاه

“Kahram brought forth the army from Turan; the world grew dark as the face of a black Ethiopian.”

Goshtasp • Arjasp's Command to Kahram: The Raid on Balkh, the Fall of Luhrasp, and the Burning of the Sacred Temple بیت #24607

ز کهرم چو لهراسپ آگاه شد / غمی گشت و با رنج همراه شد

“When Luhrasp became aware of Kahram, he grew sorrowful and was bound to anguish.”

Goshtasp • Arjasp's Command to Kahram: The Raid on Balkh, the Fall of Luhrasp, and the Burning of the Sacred Temple بیت #24610

به ترکان چنین گفت کهرم که چنگ / میازید با او یکایک به جنگ

“Kahram spoke to the Turanians: 'Do not stretch out your hands to fight him one on one!'”

Goshtasp • Arjasp's Command to Kahram: The Raid on Balkh, the Fall of Luhrasp, and the Burning of the Sacred Temple بیت #24624

به ترکان چنین گفت کهرم که کار / همین بودمان رنج در کارزار

“Kahram spoke to the Turanians: 'Our labor in battle was indeed for this very prize!'”

Goshtasp • Arjasp's Command to Kahram: The Raid on Balkh, the Fall of Luhrasp, and the Burning of the Sacred Temple بیت #24637

سوی میسره کهرم تیغ‌زن / به قلب اندر ارجاسپ با انجمن

“On their left was Kahram the swordsman, while Arjasp anchored the center with his host.”

Goshtasp • The Fall of Balkh, the Slaughter of Lohrasp, and the Clash of Armies بیت #24684

ابا کهرم تیغ‌زن در نبرد / برآویخت ناگاه فرشیدورد

“Against the sword-wielding Kahram in battle, Farshidvard suddenly engaged in fierce combat.”

Goshtasp • The Fall of Balkh, the Slaughter of Lohrasp, and the Clash of Armies بیت #24697

ز کهرم مران شاه تن خسته شد / به جان گرچه از دست او رسته شد

“At Kahram's hand, that noble prince was grievously wounded, though he barely managed to escape with his life.”

Goshtasp • The Fall of Balkh, the Slaughter of Lohrasp, and the Clash of Armies بیت #24698

نه ارجاسپ مانم نه خاقان چین / نه کهرم نه خلخ نه توران زمین

“'I shall spare neither Arjasp nor the Khagan of Chin, nor Kahram, nor Khallukh, nor the land of Turan!'”

Goshtasp • The Liberation of Esfandiyar, the Rout of Arjasp, and the Capture of Gorgsar بیت #24909

غمی گشت و پرمایگان را بخواند / بسی پیش کهرم سخنها براند

“Arjasp grew sorrowful, summoned his nobles, and spoke many words before Kahram:”

Goshtasp • The Liberation of Esfandiyar, the Rout of Arjasp, and the Capture of Gorgsar بیت #24923

ز چیزی که از بلخ بامی ببرد / بیاورد یکسر به کهرم سپرد

“Everything he had plundered from glorious Balkh, be brought forth and entrusted entirely to Kahram.”

Goshtasp • The Liberation of Esfandiyar, the Rout of Arjasp, and the Capture of Gorgsar بیت #24931

ز کهرمش کهتر پسر بد چهار / بنه بر نهادند و شد پیش بار

“Besides Kahram, he had four younger sons; they loaded the baggage and sent it ahead of the royal court.”

Goshtasp • The Liberation of Esfandiyar, the Rout of Arjasp, and the Capture of Gorgsar بیت #24932

بشد قلب ارجاسپ چون آبنوس / سوی راستش کهرم و بوق و کوس

“The center of Arjasp's army grew black as ebony; on his right stood Kahram amidst horns and drums.”

Goshtasp • The Liberation of Esfandiyar, the Rout of Arjasp, and the Capture of Gorgsar بیت #24959

صد و شست گرد از دلیران بکشت / چو کهرم چنان دید بنمود پشت

“He struck down one hundred and sixty champions, until Kahram, witnessing this slaughter, turned his back and fled.”

Goshtasp • The Liberation of Esfandiyar, the Rout of Arjasp, and the Capture of Gorgsar بیت #24977

به جنگاوران گفت کهرم کجاست / درفشش نه پیداست بر دست راست

“He asked his warriors, 'Where is Kahram? His banner is nowhere to be seen on the right hand!'”

Goshtasp • The Liberation of Esfandiyar, the Rout of Arjasp, and the Capture of Gorgsar بیت #25002

چو کهرم که از خون فرشیدورد / دل لشکری کرد پر خون و درد

“'And Kahram, who by shedding the blood of Farshidvard filled the hearts of the army with agony and grief...'”

7esfandyar • The Night Crossing of the Bottomless Sea, the Slaying of Gorgsar, and the Despair before the Impenetrable Iron Fortress بیت #25478

بفرمود تا کهرم شیرگیر / برد لشکر و کوس و شمشیر وتیر

“He commanded Kahram, the lion-capturer, to lead the host with drums, swords, and arrows.”

7esfandyar • The Signal Fire of Esfandiyar and Nush-Azar's Heroic Triumph بیت #25659

کمرگاه طرخان بدو نیم کرد / دل کهرم از درد پربیم کرد

“He cleaved Tarkhan in two at the waist, filling Kahram's heart with sorrow and dread.”

7esfandyar • The Signal Fire of Esfandiyar and Nush-Azar's Heroic Triumph بیت #25674

سرافراز کهرم سوی دژ برفت / گریزان و لشکر همی راند تفت

“Noble Kahram retreated toward the fortress, fleeing and swiftly driving his army back.”

7esfandyar • The Signal Fire of Esfandiyar and Nush-Azar's Heroic Triumph بیت #25677

چنین گفت کهرم به پیش پدر / که ای نامور شاه خورشیدفر

“Kahram said before his father: 'O renowned king with the radiance of the sun!'”

7esfandyar • The Signal Fire of Esfandiyar and Nush-Azar's Heroic Triumph بیت #25678

دل کهرم از پاسبان خیره شد / روانش ز آواز او تیره شد

“The heart of Kahram grew bewildered at the sentry's call, and his soul was darkened by his voice.”

7esfandyar • The Night Sentry's Cry, the Fall of Arjasp and Kahram, and the Burning of Turan بیت #25743

چو بشنید با اندریمان بگفت / که تیره شب آواز نتوان نهفت

“When he heard it, he said to Andariman: 'In this dark night, such voices cannot be concealed.'”

7esfandyar • The Night Sentry's Cry, the Fall of Arjasp and Kahram, and the Burning of Turan بیت #25744

بدین گونه آواز پیوسته شد / دل کهرم از پاسبان خسته شد

“Thus the voices continued without cease, and Kahram's heart grew weary of the sentry.”

7esfandyar • The Night Sentry's Cry, the Fall of Arjasp and Kahram, and the Burning of Turan بیت #25751

دل کهرم از پاسبان تنگ شد / بپیچید و رویش پر آژنگ شد

“Kahram's heart grew distressed by the guard; he writhed in rage and his face became heavy with wrinkles.”

7esfandyar • The Night Sentry's Cry, the Fall of Arjasp and Kahram, and the Burning of Turan بیت #25755

چو کهرم بر بارهٔ دژ رسید / پس لشکر ایرانیان را بدید

“When Kahram reached the fortress walls, he looked back and beheld the rear of the Iranian host.”

7esfandyar • The Night Sentry's Cry, the Fall of Arjasp and Kahram, and the Burning of Turan بیت #25760

چو اسفندیار اندر آمد ز جای / سپهدار کهرم بیفشارد پای

“When Esfandiyar charged forth into his place, the commander Kahram stood his ground.”

7esfandyar • The Night Sentry's Cry, the Fall of Arjasp and Kahram, and the Burning of Turan بیت #25782

تهمتن کمربند کهرم گرفت / مر او را ازان پشت زین برگرفت

“The mighty champion grabbed Kahram by the belt, and lifted him clear off his saddle's back.”

7esfandyar • The Night Sentry's Cry, the Fall of Arjasp and Kahram, and the Burning of Turan بیت #25784

به رویین دژ ارجاسپ و کهرم نماند / جز از مویه و درد و ماتم نماند

“In the Bronze Fortress, nothing remains of Arjasp and Kohram save for lamentation, pain, and mourning.”

7esfandyar • Esfandiyar's Dispatch to Goshtasp and the King's Sovereign Reply بیت #25820