Epic Lore & Biography

Kianian King, grandfather of Kay Khosrow, served loyally by Goudarz throughout his reign.

Shahnameh Distichs Featuring this Entity (14)

تهمتن بیامد به نزدیک شاه / میان بستهٔ جنگ و دل، کینه‌خواه

“Tahamtan came before the King, his waist girded for battle and his heart set on vengeance.”

Sohrab • Rostam's Night Infiltration into Sohrab's Feast and the Killing of Zhande-Razm بیت #6609

که دستور باشد مرا تاجور / از ایدر شوم بی‌کلاه و کمر

“Saying: 'If the crowned King grants permission, I shall depart hence without helmet or belt,'”

Sohrab • Rostam's Night Infiltration into Sohrab's Feast and the Killing of Zhande-Razm بیت #6610

بدو گفت کاووس، کین کار تست / که بیداردل بادی و تن‌درست

“Kay Kavus said to him: 'This task is worthy of thee; may thy heart remain vigilant and thy body sound!'”

Sohrab • Rostam's Night Infiltration into Sohrab's Feast and the Killing of Zhande-Razm بیت #6612

چو برگشت رستم برِ شهریار / از ایران سپه گیو بد پاسدار

“As Rostam turned back toward the Shah, Gev was standing guard over the Iranian army.”

Sohrab • Rostam's Night Infiltration into Sohrab's Feast and the Killing of Zhande-Razm بیت #6643

وزان جایگه رفت نزدیک شاه / ز ترکان سخن گفت وز بزم‌گاه

“Thence he went before the King and spoke of the Turanians and their banqueting place,”

Sohrab • Rostam's Night Infiltration into Sohrab's Feast and the Killing of Zhande-Razm بیت #6651

بگفتند و پس رود و می خواستند / همه شب همی لشکر آراستند

“They spoke of these things, then called for harps and wine, and spent the rest of the night arraying their host for battle.”

Sohrab • Rostam's Night Infiltration into Sohrab's Feast and the Killing of Zhande-Razm بیت #6656

چو آگاهی آمد به کاووس شاه / که شد روزگار سیاوش تباه

“When tidings reached King Kay Kavus that the life of Siyavash had been brought to ruin,”

Siavosh • The Tidings of Siyavash's Murder, Mourning of Kavus and Rostam, the Slaying of Sudabeh, and the Awakening of Vengeance بیت #9775

چو این گفته بشنید کاووس شاه / سر نامدارش نگون شد ز گاه

“When King Kay Kavus heard these words, his renowned head fell down low from his throne,”

Siavosh • The Tidings of Siyavash's Murder, Mourning of Kavus and Rostam, the Slaying of Sudabeh, and the Awakening of Vengeance بیت #9781

پراگند کاووس بر یال خاک / همه جامهٔ خسروی کرد چاک

“That Kavus had cast dust upon his mane and torn all his royal robes to shreds,”

Siavosh • The Tidings of Siyavash's Murder, Mourning of Kavus and Rostam, the Slaying of Sudabeh, and the Awakening of Vengeance بیت #9789

به درگاه کاووس بنهاد روی / دو دیده پر از آب و دل کینه جوی

“He set out toward the court of Kavus, his eyes filled with tears and his heart seeking vengeance,”

Siavosh • The Tidings of Siyavash's Murder, Mourning of Kavus and Rostam, the Slaying of Sudabeh, and the Awakening of Vengeance بیت #9794

چو آمد به نزدیک کاووس کی / سرش بود پرخاک و پرخاک پی

“When he arrived before Kavus Key, his head was covered in dust and his feet were powdered with soil,”

Siavosh • The Tidings of Siyavash's Murder, Mourning of Kavus and Rostam, the Slaying of Sudabeh, and the Awakening of Vengeance بیت #9799

نگه کرد کاووس بر چهر او / بدید اشک خونین و آن مهر او

“Kavus looked upon his face and beheld his bloody tears and profound devotion,”

Siavosh • The Tidings of Siyavash's Murder, Mourning of Kavus and Rostam, the Slaying of Sudabeh, and the Awakening of Vengeance بیت #9810

به خنجر به دو نیم کردش به راه / نجنبید بر جای کاووس شاه

“With a dagger he sliced her in two upon the path, while King Kay Kavus did not stir from his place,”

Siavosh • The Tidings of Siyavash's Murder, Mourning of Kavus and Rostam, the Slaying of Sudabeh, and the Awakening of Vengeance بیت #9814

ز گاه منوچهر تا کیقباد / ز کاووس تا گاه فرخ نژاد

“'From the realm of Manuchehr to Kay Qobad, from Kavus to the time of your auspicious lineage,'”

Mahmood • Goudarz's Oration, the Royal Charters of Qum and Isfahan, and Kay Khosrow's Decree بیت #22388