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The sovereign Khaqan of China and Turkestan. After evaluating the overwhelming military might of Khosrow Anushirvan, he chose diplomacy, giving his noble daughter in marriage to the Shah of Iran and relinquishing border territories to secure a lasting peace alliance.

Shahnameh Distichs Featuring this Entity (40)

نخستین سپهدار خاقان چین / که تختش همی برنتابد زمین

“'First is the commander Khaqan of Chin, whose throne the earth can barely bear.'”

Kamoos • The Vision of Siyavash and the Host of Khaqan of Chin بیت #13352

نخست اندر آیم ز خاقان چین / که تاجش سپهرست و تختش زمین

“First comes the Khagan of China, whose crown reaches the sky and whose throne rests upon the earth.”

Kamoos • The Vision of Siyavash and the Host of Khaqan of Chin بیت #13368

کنم آفرین پیش خاقان چین / وگر پیش تختش ببوسم زمین

“I shall offer praise before the Khagan of China, and even kiss the earth before his throne.”

Kamoos • The Vision of Siyavash and the Host of Khaqan of Chin بیت #13385

بیامد بنزدیک خاقان چین / پیاده ببوسید روی زمین

“He advanced before the Khaqan of Chin, and dismounting, kissed the ground before him.”

Kamoos • The Vision of Siyavash and the Host of Khaqan of Chin بیت #13410

چو خاقان بدیدش به بر درگرفت / بماند از بر و یال پیران شگفت

“When the Khaqan saw him, he embraced him warmly, marveling at Piran's stature and noble form.”

Kamoos • The Vision of Siyavash and the Host of Khaqan of Chin بیت #13411

ببخت سرافراز خاقان چین / سپهبد نبیند سپه را جزین

“By the glorious fortune of the Khagan of China, the commander shall see his host in no other condition than supreme prosperity.”

Kamoos • The Vision of Siyavash and the Host of Khaqan of Chin بیت #13424

بدو گفت خاقان که نزدیک من / بباش و بیاور یکی انجمن

“The Khagan said to him, 'Stay near to me, and bring forth a gathering of noble companions.'”

Kamoos • The Vision of Siyavash and the Host of Khaqan of Chin بیت #13425

یکی انجمن کرد خاقان چین / بدیبا بیاراست روی زمین

“The Khagan of China assembled a council and adorned the face of the earth with silk robes.”

Kamoos • The Dawn of Iranian Reinforcements and Kamus's Fatal Arrogance بیت #13528

چنین گفت پیران که خاقان چین / خردمند شاهیست با آفرین

“Piran replied: 'The Khagan of China is a wise monarch deserving of praise.'”

Kamoos • The Dawn of Iranian Reinforcements and Kamus's Fatal Arrogance بیت #13532

چو کاموس و منشور و خاقان چین / چو بیورد و چون شنگل بافرین

“Kamus, Manshur, the Khagan of China, Bivard, and the praised Shangal,”

Kamoos • The Dawn of Iranian Reinforcements and Kamus's Fatal Arrogance بیت #13547

چو از دور خاقان چین بنگرید / خروش سواران ایران شنید

“When the Khagan of China looked from afar and heard the roar of the Iranian horsemen,”

Kamoos • The Dawn of Iranian Reinforcements and Kamus's Fatal Arrogance بیت #13549

بپیران چنین گفت خاقان چین / که اکنون چه سازیم بر دشت کین

“The Khagan of China said to Piran: 'Now what plan shall we devise on this battlefield?'”

Kamoos • The Dawn of Iranian Reinforcements and Kamus's Fatal Arrogance بیت #13555

سپهبد بشد پیش خاقان چین / که آمد سپاهی ز ایران زمین

“The chieftain went before the Khaqan of Chin, saying: 'An army hath arrived from Iran.'”

Kamoos • The Meeting of Goudarz and Fariburz: Mourning the Fallen and Kamos's Arrogant Boast بیت #13612

کنون چون زمین سربسر لشکرست / چو خاقان و منشور کنداورست

“'Now that the earth is covered with troops, and the Khaqan and valiant lords hold command,'”

Kamoos • The Meeting of Goudarz and Fariburz: Mourning the Fallen and Kamos's Arrogant Boast بیت #13617

بپیران چنین گفت خاقان چین / که کاموس را راه دادی بکین

“Thus spoke the Khaqan of Chin to Piran: 'You have unloosed Kamus upon the path of vengeance.'”

Kamoos • The Meeting of Goudarz and Fariburz: Mourning the Fallen and Kamos's Arrogant Boast بیت #13627

بخندید پیران و کرد آفرین / بران نامداران و خاقان چین

“Piran smiled and bestowed praises upon those illustrious chieftains and the Khaqan of Chin.”

Kamoos • The Meeting of Goudarz and Fariburz: Mourning the Fallen and Kamos's Arrogant Boast بیت #13634

نگه کرد کاموس و خاقان چین / بر آن بُرز و بالا و آن زور و کین

“Kamus and the Khaqan of Chin gazed in awe / At his immense stature, strength, and deadly vengefulness.”

Kamoos • Rostam's Combat on Foot with Ashkabus: The Slaying, Kamus's Vow, and the Dawn of War بیت #13924

چو برگشت رستم هم اندر زمان / سواری فرستاد خاقان، دَمان

“As Rostam turned back at once, / The Khaqan hastily dispatched a horseman.”

Kamoos • Rostam's Combat on Foot with Ashkabus: The Slaying, Kamus's Vow, and the Dawn of War بیت #13925

چو خاقان بدان پَرّ و پیکانِ تیر / نگه کرد بُرنا‌ دلش گشت پیر

“When the Khaqan examined the feathers and the point of that arrow, / His youthful heart turned ancient with dread.”

Kamoos • Rostam's Combat on Foot with Ashkabus: The Slaying, Kamus's Vow, and the Dawn of War بیت #13928

بگفت این سخن پیشِ خاقان چین / همی گفت با هر کسی همچنین

“He related these matters before the Khaqan of Chin, and spoke similarly to every leader.”

Kamoos • Rostam's Combat on Foot with Ashkabus: The Slaying, Kamus's Vow, and the Dawn of War بیت #13988

به خرگاه خاقان چین آمدند / همه دل پر از رزم و کین آمدند

“They arrived at the royal pavilion of the Khagan of Chin, their hearts brimming with combat and vengeance.”

Kamoos • Rostam's Combat on Foot with Ashkabus: The Slaying, Kamus's Vow, and the Dawn of War بیت #13991

چنین گفت خاقان که امروز جنگ / نباید که چون دی بود با درنگ

“Thus spoke the Khagan: 'Today’s battle must not be dragged out in delay as it was yesterday.'”

Kamoos • Rostam's Combat on Foot with Ashkabus: The Slaying, Kamus's Vow, and the Dawn of War بیت #14000

بزرگان ز هر جای برخاستند / به خاقان چین خواهش آراستند

“The noble warlords arose from every quarter and voiced their submission and eagerness to the Khagan of Chin.”

Kamoos • Rostam's Combat on Foot with Ashkabus: The Slaying, Kamus's Vow, and the Dawn of War بیت #14008

بقلب اندرون جای خاقان چین / شده آسمان تار و جنبان زمین

“In the center was the place of the Khagan of China; the sky grew dark and the earth shook.”

Kamoos • The Slaying of Alva'i and the Fall of Kamus of Kashan بیت #14029

ازان پس خبر شد بخاقان چین / که شد کشته کاموس بر دشت کین

“Thereafter news reached the Khagan of China that Kamos had been slain upon the plain of vengeance.”

Khaghan • News of Kamos's Death Reaches the Khagan of China بیت #14094

سپه سربسر پیش خاقان شدند / ز کاموس با درد و گریان شدند

“The entire host went before the Khagan, weeping and filled with anguish over Kamos,”

Khaghan • News of Kamos's Death Reaches the Khagan of China بیت #14103

بپیران چنین گفت خاقان چین / که خود درد ازینست و تیمار ازین

“The Khagan of China spoke thus to Piran: 'This indeed is the source of our sorrow and affliction,”

Khaghan • News of Kamos's Death Reaches the Khagan of China بیت #14109

بخاقان چنین گفت کای سرفراز / جهان را بمهر تو بادا نیاز

“He spoke to the Khagan, saying: 'O exalted ruler, may the world ever be in need of your favor!”

Khaghan • News of Kamos's Death Reaches the Khagan of China بیت #14123

برو آفرین کرد خاقان چین / بپیشش ببوسید چنگش زمین

“The Khagan of China bestowed praises upon him, and Changash kissed the ground before him.”

Khaghan • News of Kamos's Death Reaches the Khagan of China بیت #14127

بدو گفت ار این کینه بازآوری / سوی من سر بی‌نیاز آوری

“The Khagan said to him: 'If you accomplish this vengeance and bring back a head free of need to me,”

Khaghan • News of Kamos's Death Reaches the Khagan of China بیت #14128

وزان روی خاقان غمی گشت سخت / برآشفت با گردش چرخ و بخت

“On the other side, the Khagan grew deeply tormented, enraged at the turn of fate and the wheel of heaven.”

Khaghan • The Slain of Shangash and the Khagan's Dread بیت #14159

بهومان چنین گفت خاقان چین / که تنگست بر ما زمان و زمین

“The Khagan of China said to Human, 'Time and earth have grown narrow and oppressive for us!'”

Khaghan • The Slain of Shangash and the Khagan's Dread بیت #14160

مران نامور پهلوان را تو نام / شوی بازجویی فرستی پیام

“'Go and discover the true name of that famous warrior, or send a message to him.'”

Khaghan • The Slain of Shangash and the Khagan's Dread بیت #14161

همان پیش منشور و خاقان چین / بزرگان و گردان توران زمین

“And before Manshur and the Khagan of Chin, and all the chieftains and heroes of the land of Turan.”

Khaghan • The Disguised Houman's Parley with Rostam: Demands for Siyavash's Blood and the Dread of Piran and Khaqan بیت #14219

شوم بازگویم بگردان همین / بمنشور و شنگل بخاقان چین

“I shall return and relate these terms to our heroes—to Manshur, Shangal, and the Khaqan of Chin.”

Khaghan • Piran Before Rostam: Lament for Siyavash and the Array of Battle بیت #14339

پر از غم شوم پیش خاقان چین / بگویم که ما را چه آمد ز کین

“Full of sorrow, I shall go before the Khagan of Chin and relate what plight vengeance has brought upon us.”

Khaghan • Piran Before Rostam: Lament for Siyavash and the Array of Battle بیت #14362

بیامد بنزدیک خاقان چو گرد / پر از خون رخ و دیده پر آب زرد

“Swift as the dust he came before the Khagan, his face flushed with anguish and his eyes filled with pale tears.”

Khaghan • Piran Before Rostam: Lament for Siyavash and the Array of Battle بیت #14363

ز خویشان کاموس چندی سپاه / بنزدیک خاقان شده دادخواه

“A group of warriors from Kamus's kin had presented themselves to the Khagan, crying out for justice.”

Khaghan • Piran Before Rostam: Lament for Siyavash and the Array of Battle بیت #14365

بیامد بخاقان چنین گفت باز / که این رزم کوتاه ما شد دراز

“He then stepped forward to the Khagan and said: 'This brief conflict of ours has turned into a drawn-out war.'”

Khaghan • Piran Before Rostam: Lament for Siyavash and the Array of Battle بیت #14380

ز پیران غمی گشت خاقان چین / بسی یاد کرد از جهان آفرین

“The Khagan of China grew sorrowful at Piran's words, and fervently invoked the Creator of the world.”

Khaghan • Piran Before Rostam: Lament for Siyavash and the Array of Battle بیت #14396