Epic Lore & Biography

Son of King Manuchehr and former ruler of Iran who was captured and executed by Afrasiab during his early invasions. Cited by Hum as a primary victim of Afrasiab's bloodthirsty rule.

Shahnameh Distichs Featuring this Entity (40)

بفرمود تا نوذر نامدار / شود تازیان پیش سام سوار

“He commanded the renowned Prince Nowzar to ride forth swiftly to meet Sam the champion.”

Manoochehr • The Triumph of Zal: Royal Reception, Cosmic Prophecy, and Governance of Zabolistan بیت #2107

کند آفرین کیانی بر اوی / بدان شادمانی که بگشاد روی

“He instructed him to offer royal blessings, sharing in the joy that lit up their faces.”

Manoochehr • The Triumph of Zal: Royal Reception, Cosmic Prophecy, and Governance of Zabolistan بیت #2108

چو نوذر بر سام نیرم رسید / یکی نو جهان پهلوان را بدید

“When Nowzar reached Sam, son of Nariman, he beheld a new world-conquering champion.”

Manoochehr • The Triumph of Zal: Royal Reception, Cosmic Prophecy, and Governance of Zabolistan بیت #2112

فرود آمد از باره سام سوار / گرفتند مر یک‌دگر را کنار

“Sam dismounted from his steed, and the two nobles embraced one another with affection.”

Manoochehr • The Triumph of Zal: Royal Reception, Cosmic Prophecy, and Governance of Zabolistan بیت #2113

ز شاه و ز گردان بپرسید سام / از ایشان بدو داد نوذر پیام

“Sam inquired after the King and his warriors, and Nowzar delivered the royal message.”

Manoochehr • The Triumph of Zal: Royal Reception, Cosmic Prophecy, and Governance of Zabolistan بیت #2114

بفرمود تا نوذر آمدش پیش / ابا ویژگان و بزرگان خویش

“The king commanded Nowzar to step forward, accompanied by his elite lords and nobles.”

Manoochehr • Sam’s Audience with King Manuchehr: Tales of War and the Royal Decree Against Kabul بیت #2818

هم آنگاه برخاست فرزند شاه / ابا ویژگان سرنهاده به راه

“At once the king's son arose, heading forth with his noble retinue.”

Manoochehr • Sam’s Audience with King Manuchehr: Tales of War and the Royal Decree Against Kabul بیت #2821

ز پیش پدر نوذر نامدار / بیامد به نزدیک سام سوار

“From his father's presence came renowned Nowzar, approaching Sam the rider.”

Manoochehr • Sam’s Audience with King Manuchehr: Tales of War and the Royal Decree Against Kabul بیت #2824

رسیدند پس پیش سام سوار / بزرگان و کی نوذر نامدار

“Then the nobles and prince Nowzar came before Sam the hero.”

Manoochehr • Sam’s Audience with King Manuchehr: Tales of War and the Royal Decree Against Kabul بیت #2826

پیام پدر شاه نوذر بداد / به دیدار او سام یل گشت شاد

“Prince Nowzar delivered his father's message, and hero Sam rejoiced at seeing him.”

Manoochehr • Sam’s Audience with King Manuchehr: Tales of War and the Royal Decree Against Kabul بیت #2827

پس از نوذر و سام و هر مهتری / گرفتند شادی ز هر کشوری

“Then to Nowzar, Sam, and every chieftain, joy spread across all lands.”

Manoochehr • Sam’s Audience with King Manuchehr: Tales of War and the Royal Decree Against Kabul بیت #2830

بفرمود تا نوذر آمدش پیش / ورا پندها داد ز اندازه بیش

“He commanded Nowzar to step forward before him, and bestowed counsels upon him beyond measure.”

Manoochehr • The Passing of King Manuchehr and His Final Counsels to Nowzar بیت #3567

بگفت و فرود آمد آبش بروی / همی زار بگریست نوذر بروی

“He spoke, and tears streamed down his face, while Nowzar wept bitterly over his father.”

Manoochehr • The Passing of King Manuchehr and His Final Counsels to Nowzar بیت #3592

چو سوگ پدر شاه نوذر بداشت / ز کیوان کلاه کیی برفراشت

“When King Nowzar finished mourning his father, he raised the royal Kayanid crown higher than Saturn.”

Nozar • The Ascension of Nowzar, His Tyranny, and Sam's Noble Intervention بیت #3596

به تخت منوچهر بر بار داد / بخواند انجمن را و دینار داد

“He sat upon the throne of Manuchehr, held court, summoned the assembly, and distributed gold coin.”

Nozar • The Ascension of Nowzar, His Tyranny, and Sam's Noble Intervention بیت #3597

برین برنیامد بسی روزگار / که بیدادگر شد سر شهریار:

“Not long after this did time pass before the mind of the monarch turned toward injustice and tyranny.”

Nozar • The Ascension of Nowzar, His Tyranny, and Sam's Noble Intervention بیت #3598

ز گیتی برآمد به هر جای غَو / جهان را کهن شد سر از شاه نو

“A clamor of despair arose from every corner of the world, and the ancient realm grew weary under its new king.”

Nozar • The Ascension of Nowzar, His Tyranny, and Sam's Noble Intervention بیت #3599

بترسید بیدادگر شهریار / فرستاد کس نزد سام سوار

“The tyrannical monarch grew fearful; he dispatched an envoy to the champion Sam the Rider.”

Nozar • The Ascension of Nowzar, His Tyranny, and Sam's Noble Intervention بیت #3604

به سگسار مازندران بود سام / فرستاد نوذر بر او بر پیام

“Sam was then in Sagsar of Mazandaran; Nowzar sent forth his urgent message unto him.”

Nozar • The Ascension of Nowzar, His Tyranny, and Sam's Noble Intervention بیت #3605

همیدون مرا پشت گرمی بدوست / که هم پهلوانست و هم شاه دوست

“Likewise, my own reliance and strength rest in him, for he is both a supreme hero and a friend to the crown.”

Nozar • The Ascension of Nowzar, His Tyranny, and Sam's Noble Intervention بیت #3615

ز بیدادی نوذر تاجور / که بر خیره گم کرد راه پدر

“Speaking of the injustice of crowned Nowzar, who had foolishly strayed from the path of his father.”

Nozar • The Ascension of Nowzar, His Tyranny, and Sam's Noble Intervention بیت #3624

جهان گشت ویران ز کردار اوی / غنوده شد آن بخت بیدار اوی

“"The world has turned to ruin because of his deeds, and his once-vigilant fortune has fallen asleep!”

Nozar • The Ascension of Nowzar, His Tyranny, and Sam's Noble Intervention بیت #3625

بگردد همی از ره بخردی / ازو دور شد فرهٔ ایزدی

“He strays constantly from the path of wisdom, and the Royal Divine Glory (Farr) has departed from him.”

Nozar • The Ascension of Nowzar, His Tyranny, and Sam's Noble Intervention بیت #3626

که چون نوذری از نژاد کیان / به تخت کیی بر کمر بر میان

“That while one such as Nowzar, of the sacred lineage of the Kayanids, sits upon the crown with sword girt at his waist,”

Nozar • The Ascension of Nowzar, His Tyranny, and Sam's Noble Intervention بیت #3631

دلش گر ز راه پدر گشت باز / برین‌بر نیامد زمانی دراز

“If his heart has strayed from his father's righteous path, not much time has elapsed since this turn.”

Nozar • The Ascension of Nowzar, His Tyranny, and Sam's Noble Intervention بیت #3636

گر آمرزش کردگار سپهر / نیابید و از نوذر شاه مهر

“For if you do not seek the forgiveness of the Almighty Creator, nor obtain the favor of King Nowzar,”

Nozar • The Ascension of Nowzar, His Tyranny, and Sam's Noble Intervention بیت #3640

چو آمد به درگاه سام سوار / پذیره شدش نوذر شهریار

“When Sam the champion arrived at the court, King Nowzar went forth to welcome him with honor.”

Nozar • The Ascension of Nowzar, His Tyranny, and Sam's Noble Intervention بیت #3643

به پوزش مهان پیش نوذر شدند / به جان و به دل ویژه کهتر شدند

“The nobles came before Nowzar with apologies, devoting themselves wholeheartedly as his loyal servants.”

Nozar • The Ascension of Nowzar, His Tyranny, and Sam's Noble Intervention بیت #3645

برافروخت نوذر ز تخت مهی / نشست اندر آرام با فرهی

“Nowzar shone anew upon the grand throne, re-establishing himself in tranquility and royal splendour.”

Nozar • The Ascension of Nowzar, His Tyranny, and Sam's Noble Intervention بیت #3646

جهان پهلوان پیش نوذر به پای / پرستنده او بود و هم رهنمای

“The World-Champion stood loyal before Nowzar, serving him both as a devoted attendant and a wise guide.”

Nozar • The Ascension of Nowzar, His Tyranny, and Sam's Noble Intervention بیت #3647

به نوذر در پندها را گشاد / سخنهای نیکو بسی کرد یاد

“He opened the doors of wise counsel to Nowzar, recalling many profound and noble words of advice.”

Nozar • The Ascension of Nowzar, His Tyranny, and Sam's Noble Intervention بیت #3648

دل او ز کژی به داد آورید / چنان کرد نوذر که او رای دید

“He turned the king's heart from injustice toward righteousness, and Nowzar acted as Sam deemed fit.”

Nozar • The Ascension of Nowzar, His Tyranny, and Sam's Noble Intervention بیت #3651

برون رفت با خلعت نوذری / چه تخت و چه تاج و چه انگشتری

“Sam departed bearing royal robes of honor from Nowzar, along with thrones, crowns, and signet rings.”

Nozar • The Ascension of Nowzar, His Tyranny, and Sam's Noble Intervention بیت #3654

برین نیز بگذشت چندی سپهر / نه با نوذر آرام بودش نه مهر

“Time passed thus for a season under the heavens, yet Fate held neither peace nor love for Nowzar.”

Nozar • The Ascension of Nowzar, His Tyranny, and Sam's Noble Intervention بیت #3656

ز نارفتن کار نوذر همان / یکایک بگفتند با بدگمان

“Likewise, they reported the misrule and troubles of Nowzar to the malevolent king.”

Nozar • Turan Learns of Manuchehr's Death and Pashang's Call for Vengeance بیت #3658

که آن را میان و کرانه نبود / همان بخت نوذر جوانه نبود

“An army without middle or bounds, while the fortune of Nowzar was no longer young and thriving.”

Nozar • Afrasiab's Invasion of Iran and the Stand at Dehestan بیت #3708

چو لشکر به نزدیک جیحون رسید / خبر نزد پور فریدون رسید

“When the army reached near the Jayhun River, news arrived for the son of Fereydun's lineage.”

Nozar • Afrasiab's Invasion of Iran and the Stand at Dehestan بیت #3709

سپاه جهاندار بیرون شدند / ز کاخ همایون به هامون شدند

“The world-ruler's warriors marched out, moving from the royal palace into the open plains.”

Nozar • Afrasiab's Invasion of Iran and the Stand at Dehestan بیت #3710

شهنشاه نوذر پس پشت اوی / جهانی سراسر پر از گفت و گوی

“King Nowzar marched right behind him, while the whole world was filled with rumors of war.”

Nozar • Afrasiab's Invasion of Iran and the Stand at Dehestan بیت #3712

سراپردهٔ نوذر شهریار / کشیدند بر دشت پیش حصار

“They pitched the royal pavilion of King Nowzar upon the plain in front of the fortress.”

Nozar • Afrasiab's Invasion of Iran and the Stand at Dehestan بیت #3714