Epic Lore & Biography

The ideal Kianian King of Kings, son of Siyavash. He ended the long Turanian menace by vanquishing Afrasiab, ushering in an era of justice remembered fondly by the eastern border lands.

Shahnameh Distichs Featuring this Entity (40)

که روز نوآیین و جشنی نوست / شب سور آزاده کیخسروست

“For a day of new customs and a new festival has arrived; tonight is the night of celebration for the noble Kai Khosrow!'”

Siavosh • The Vision of Piran, the Birth of Kai Khosrow, and the Feigned Madness بیت #9615

که گفتی مرا چند خسپی؟ مپای! / به جشن جهانجوی کیخسرو آی

“Saying to me: How long will you sleep? Tarry not! Come to the festival of world-seeking Kai Khosrow!'”

Siavosh • The Vision of Piran, the Birth of Kai Khosrow, and the Feigned Madness بیت #9619

بدین نیز بگذشت گردان سپهر / به خسرو بر از مهر بخشود چهر

“Thus time revolved on its turning sphere, and fortune looked upon Khosrow with benevolent grace.”

Siavosh • The Vision of Piran, the Birth of Kai Khosrow, and the Feigned Madness بیت #9662

نشست از بر بارهٔ دست‌کش / بیامد بر خسرو شیرفش

“He mounted his obedient steed and rode swift to Khosrow, who possessed the valour of a lion.”

Siavosh • The Vision of Piran, the Birth of Kai Khosrow, and the Feigned Madness بیت #9675

بدو گفت کیخسرو پاک‌دین / به تو باد رخشنده توران زمین

“The pure-hearted Khosrow then said to him: 'May the land of Turan shine bright through you!'”

Siavosh • The Vision of Piran, the Birth of Kai Khosrow, and the Feigned Madness بیت #9678

وزانجا بر خسرو آمد دمان / رخی ارغوان و دلی شادمان

“From there he hurried back to Khosrow, his face flushed like the arghawan blossom and his heart full of joy.”

Siavosh • The Vision of Piran, the Birth of Kai Khosrow, and the Feigned Madness بیت #9709

به سر برنهادش کلاه کیان / ببستش کیانی کمر بر میان

“He placed the royal crown of the Kianians upon his head and bound the Kianian girdle about his waist.”

Siavosh • The Vision of Piran, the Birth of Kai Khosrow, and the Feigned Madness بیت #9713

چنین داد پاسخ که نخچیر نیست / مرا خود کمان و پر تیر نیست

“The youth replied: 'There is no hunting here! Indeed, I have neither bow nor feathered arrow!'”

Siavosh • The Vision of Piran, the Birth of Kai Khosrow, and the Feigned Madness بیت #9725

فرنگیس و کیخسرو آنجا رسید / بسی مردم آمد ز هرسو پدید

“When Farangis and Kay Khosrow arrived there, crowds of people streamed in from every direction.”

Siavosh • The Vision of Piran, the Birth of Kai Khosrow, and the Feigned Madness بیت #9743

به توران یکی نامداری نو است / کجا نام آن شاه کیخسرو است

“'In Touran there is a newly renowned noble, / Whose royal name is Kay Khosrow.'”

Siavosh • Goudarz's Vision of Soroush and Giev's Quest for Kay Khosrow بیت #10211

چو کیخسرو آید ز توران زمین / سوی دشمنان افگند رنج و کین

“'When Kay Khosrow comes forth from Touran land, / He shall cast pain and vengeance upon the foe.'”

Siavosh • Goudarz's Vision of Soroush and Giev's Quest for Kay Khosrow بیت #10231

گرفتش به بر شهریار زمین / ز شادی بر او بر گرفت آفرین

“The sovereign of the earth took him in his embrace, and out of immense joy bestowed blessings upon him.”

Siavosh • Giv's Seven-Year Quest: Finding Kay Khosrow and the Battle Against Piran's Forces بیت #10344

دل خسرو از درد و رنجش بسوخت / به کردار آتش رخش برفروخت

“Khosrow's heart burned with grief for Kavus's suffering; his face blazed bright like a flame of fire.”

Siavosh • Giv's Seven-Year Quest: Finding Kay Khosrow and the Battle Against Piran's Forces بیت #10358

فرنگیس با رنج دیده پسر / به خواب اندر آورده بودند سر

“Farangis and her long-suffering son had surrendered their heads to sleep.”

Siavosh • Giv's Seven-Year Quest: Finding Kay Khosrow and the Battle Against Piran's Forces بیت #10443

ز پیمودن راه و رنج شبان / جهانجوی را گیو بد پاسبان

“Exhausted by the long journey and nocturnal toil, Giv stood as guardian over the world-seeker.”

Siavosh • Giv's Seven-Year Quest: Finding Kay Khosrow and the Battle Against Piran's Forces بیت #10444

چو نزدیک کیخسرو آمد دلیر / پر از خون بر و چنگ بر سان شیر

“When the champion returned to Kay Khosrow, his chest and claws were dripping with blood like a lion's.”

Siavosh • Giv's Seven-Year Quest: Finding Kay Khosrow and the Battle Against Piran's Forces بیت #10461

از او شاد شد خسرو پاک‌دین / ستودش فراوان و کرد آفرین

“Pure-hearted Khosrow was gladdened by his words; he praised him greatly and bestowed blessings upon him.”

Siavosh • Giv's Seven-Year Quest: Finding Kay Khosrow and the Battle Against Piran's Forces بیت #10466

چه کردید با گیو و خسرو کجاست / سخن بر چه سان است برگوی راست

“What did you do with Giv, and where is Khosrow? Speak the truth of how the matter stands!'”

Siavosh • Giv's Seven-Year Quest: Finding Kay Khosrow and the Battle Against Piran's Forces بیت #10470

که گر گیو و خسرو به ایران شوند / زنان اندر ایران چه شیران شوند

“'For if Gev and Khosrow reach Iran, even the women of Iran will turn into fierce lions!'”

Siavosh • Gev Captures Piran by Lasso at the Riverbank, Defeats the Turanian Host, and Pierces Piran's Ear بیت #10490

نشسته فرنگیس بر پاس گاه / به دیگر کران خفته بد گیو و شاه

“Farangis was sitting on watch, while on the far bank slept Gev and the young King.”

Siavosh • Gev Captures Piran by Lasso at the Riverbank, Defeats the Turanian Host, and Pierces Piran's Ear بیت #10496

بدوگفت کیخسرو ای رزمساز / کنون بر تو بر کار من شد دراز

“Kai Khosrow said to him: 'O warrior, now my plight has weighed too heavily upon you.'”

Siavosh • Gev Captures Piran by Lasso at the Riverbank, Defeats the Turanian Host, and Pierces Piran's Ear بیت #10506

ابر شاه پیران گرفت آفرین / خروشان ببوسید روی زمین

“Piran began to utter praise to Prince Kay Khosrow, weeping loudly and kissing the earth.”

Siavosh • Gev Captures Piran by Lasso at the Riverbank, Defeats the Turanian Host, and Pierces Piran's Ear بیت #10560

به کیخسرو اندر نگه کرد گیو / بدان تا چه فرمان دهد شاه نیو

“Giv looked toward Kay Khosrow to see what command the brave prince would issue.”

Siavosh • Gev Captures Piran by Lasso at the Riverbank, Defeats the Turanian Host, and Pierces Piran's Ear بیت #10564

بدو گفت کیخسرو ای شیرفش / زبان را ز سوگند یزدان مکش

“Kay Khosrow said to him, 'O lion-hearted warrior, do not retract an oath sworn in God’s name.'”

Siavosh • Gev Captures Piran by Lasso at the Riverbank, Defeats the Turanian Host, and Pierces Piran's Ear بیت #10573

چنین گفت پیران ازان پس به شاه / که کلباد شد بی‌گمان با سپاه

“Thereupon Piran spoke to the young King: 'Kulbad has surely fled along with the army.'”

Siavosh • Gev Captures Piran by Lasso at the Riverbank, Defeats the Turanian Host, and Pierces Piran's Ear بیت #10577

بیاراست پیلان و برخاست غو / بیامد سپاه جهاندار نو

“The young world-conqueror arrayed the war-elephants, and the clamor of his new army arose.”

Siavosh • Kai Khosrow's Letter on the Spear, the Conquering of Bahman Fortress, and the Coronation by Kavus بیت #10874

چو نزدیک دژ شد همی برنشست / بپوشید درع و میان را ببست

“As he drew near the fortress, he mounted his steed, put on his coat of mail, and girded his loins for battle.”

Siavosh • Kai Khosrow's Letter on the Spear, the Conquering of Bahman Fortress, and the Coronation by Kavus بیت #10880

که این نامه از بندهٔ کردگار / جهانجوی کیخسرو نامدار

“"This letter is from the servant of the Creator, the renowned world-seeking Kai Khosrow,"”

Siavosh • Kai Khosrow's Letter on the Spear, the Conquering of Bahman Fortress, and the Coronation by Kavus بیت #10883

مرا داد اورند و فر کیان / تن پیل و چنگال شیر ژیان

“"He granted me the crown, throne, and royal glory, the body of an elephant and the claws of a fierce lion."”

Siavosh • Kai Khosrow's Letter on the Spear, the Conquering of Bahman Fortress, and the Coronation by Kavus بیت #10887

یکی نیزه بگرفت خسرو به دست / همان نامه را بر سر نیزه بست

“Khosrow took a spear in his hand and bound that written scroll atop its point.”

Siavosh • Kai Khosrow's Letter on the Spear, the Conquering of Bahman Fortress, and the Coronation by Kavus بیت #10896

چو نامه به دیوار دژ برنهاد / به نام جهانجوی خسرو نژاد

“When he set the letter against the wall of the fort in the name of Khosrow of royal lineage,”

Siavosh • Kai Khosrow's Letter on the Spear, the Conquering of Bahman Fortress, and the Coronation by Kavus بیت #10902

برانگیخت کیخسرو اسپ سیاه / چنین گفت با پهلوان سپاه

“Kai Khosrow spurred his black steed and commanded the commander of the host:”

Siavosh • Kai Khosrow's Letter on the Spear, the Conquering of Bahman Fortress, and the Coronation by Kavus بیت #10909

برفتند دیوان به فرمان شاه / در دژ پدید آمد از جایگاه

“The demons fled by the King's command, and the gate of the fortress appeared in its place.”

Siavosh • Kai Khosrow's Letter on the Spear, the Conquering of Bahman Fortress, and the Coronation by Kavus بیت #10916

به دژ در شد آن شاه آزادگان / ابا پیر گودرز کشوادگان

“Into the fortress entered that noble king, together with aged Goudarz, son of Kashvad.”

Siavosh • Kai Khosrow's Letter on the Spear, the Conquering of Bahman Fortress, and the Coronation by Kavus بیت #10917

بفرمود خسرو بدان جایگاه / یکی گنبدی تا به ابر سیاه

“Thereupon Khosrow ordered a high dome to be raised at that place, reaching unto the dark clouds.”

Siavosh • Kai Khosrow's Letter on the Spear, the Conquering of Bahman Fortress, and the Coronation by Kavus بیت #10920

جهانی فرو ماند اندر شگفت / که کیخسرو آن فر و بالا گرفت

“The whole world was struck with wonder that Kay Khosrow had attained such glory and lofty stature.”

Siavosh • Kai Khosrow's Letter on the Spear, the Conquering of Bahman Fortress, and the Coronation by Kavus بیت #10927

چو دیدش فرود آمد از تخت زر / ببوسید روی برادر پدر

“When Khosrow saw him, he dismounted his golden throne and kissed the cheek of his father's brother.”

Siavosh • Kai Khosrow's Letter on the Spear, the Conquering of Bahman Fortress, and the Coronation by Kavus بیت #10930

بیاورد و پیش جهاندار برد / زمین را ببوسید و او را سپرد

“He brought it before the ruler of the world, kissed the ground, and surrendered it to him.”

Siavosh • Kai Khosrow's Letter on the Spear, the Conquering of Bahman Fortress, and the Coronation by Kavus بیت #10933

جهاندار پیروز بنواختش / بخندید و بر تخت بنشاختش

“The victorious ruler received him warmly, smiled, and seated him upon the throne.”

Siavosh • Kai Khosrow's Letter on the Spear, the Conquering of Bahman Fortress, and the Coronation by Kavus بیت #10937

چو از دور خسرو نیا را بدید / بخندید و شادان دلش بردمید

“When Khosrow saw his grandfather from afar, he smiled and his heart blossomed with joy.”

Siavosh • Kai Khosrow's Letter on the Spear, the Conquering of Bahman Fortress, and the Coronation by Kavus بیت #10945