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King Mehrab

human hero Origin / Domain: Kabul Allegiance: independent

Epic Lore & Biography

The King of Kabul, father of Rudabeh and father-in-law of Zal. A wise and steadfast ruler who allies with Zal to defend Kabul against the Turanian invasion, contributing his warriors to rout Shamasas and Khazarvan.

Shahnameh Distichs Featuring this Entity (3)

سوی گرد مهراب بنهاد روی / همی تاخت با لشکری جنگجوی
“He set forth toward the hero Mehrab, riding hard with a battle-ready army.”
Nozar • Zal's Return, the Slaying of Khazarvan and Kolbad, and Qaran's Interception of Shamasas بیت #3973
چو مهراب را پای بر جای دید / به سرش اندرون دانش و رای دید
“When he found Mehrab standing firm, filled with wisdom and sound judgment,”
Nozar • Zal's Return, the Slaying of Khazarvan and Kolbad, and Qaran's Interception of Shamasas بیت #3974
به مهراب گفت ای هشیوار مرد / پسندیده اندر همه کارکرد
“He said to Mehrab: 'O prudent man, approved and praised in every deed,”
Nozar • Zal's Return, the Slaying of Khazarvan and Kolbad, and Qaran's Interception of Shamasas بیت #3977
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