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Nasr ibn Ahmad

human hero Origin / Domain: Khorasan / Ghazni Allegiance: iran

Epic Lore & Biography

Nasr ibn Ahmad is portrayed as a wise, just, and pious minister/patron whose support and wisdom enabled Ferdowsi to reap the fruits of his long poetical toil on the Shahnameh in his old age.

Shahnameh Distichs Featuring this Entity (5)

کجا فرش را مسند و مرقد است / نشستنگه نصر بن احمد است
“Where that carpet finds its throne and resting place—the seat of Nasr ibn Ahmad.”
Mahmood • In Praise of Sultan Mahmud بیت #19563
که این گونه آرام شاهی بدوست / خرد در سر نامداران نکوست
“For through him the stability of kingship shines; wisdom is beautiful in the heads of the renowned.”
Mahmood • In Praise of Sultan Mahmud بیت #19564
نبد خسروان را چنو کدخدای / بپرهیز دین و به رادی و رای
“No ancient king possessed such a grand vizier in piety of faith, generosity, and sound judgment.”
Mahmood • In Praise of Sultan Mahmud بیت #19565
گشاده زبان و دل و پاک دست / پرستندهٔ شاه یزدان پرست
“Eloquent of speech, pure of heart, and open-handed—a worshipper of the God-fearing king.”
Mahmood • In Praise of Sultan Mahmud بیت #19566
ز دستور فرزانه و دادگر / پراگنده رنج من آمد به بر
“Through that wise and just minister, my long effort has finally borne fruit.”
Mahmood • In Praise of Sultan Mahmud بیت #19567
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