Namkhast is a formidable Turanian commander and sorcerer in Arjasp's army, described as tall as a pillar and boasting multiple titles. Facing Gerami in single combat, he was overwhelmed by the Iranian champion's ferocity and fled the field.
کجا باشد آن جادوی خویش کام / کجا خواست نام و هزارانش نام
“'Where is that self-willed sorcerer? Where is Namkhast who boasts a thousand titles?'”
Goshtasp • Daqiqi's Narration: The Heroism of Gerami, Bastur, and Newzar, and the Fall of the Kavian Banner
بیت #24044
برفت آن زمان پیش او نامخواست / تو گفتی که همچو ستونست راست
“Then Namkhast stepped forward to meet him, standing tall like a pillar of stone.”
Goshtasp • Daqiqi's Narration: The Heroism of Gerami, Bastur, and Newzar, and the Fall of the Kavian Banner
بیت #24045
بگشتند هر دو سوار هژیر / به گرز و به نیزه به شمشیر و تیر
“The two brave horsemen fought together with mace, spear, sword, and arrows.”
Goshtasp • Daqiqi's Narration: The Heroism of Gerami, Bastur, and Newzar, and the Fall of the Kavian Banner
بیت #24046
گرامی گوی بود با زور شیر / نتابید با او سوار دلیر
“Gerami possessed the strength of a lion, and the brave enemy rider could not withstand him.”
Goshtasp • Daqiqi's Narration: The Heroism of Gerami, Bastur, and Newzar, and the Fall of the Kavian Banner
بیت #24047
گرفت از گرامی نبرده گریغ / گرامی کفش بود برنده تیغ
“Namkhast turned and fled from Gerami, whose hand wielded a razor-sharp blade.”
Goshtasp • Daqiqi's Narration: The Heroism of Gerami, Bastur, and Newzar, and the Fall of the Kavian Banner
بیت #24048