Epic Lore & Biography

King of Turan and father of Afrasiab. Kay Khosrow noted his descent from Pashang, affirming the warlike prowess and royal stature of his maternal ancestors.

Shahnameh Distichs Featuring this Entity (32)

نیا نامزد کرد شویش پشنگ / بدو داد و چندی برآمد درنگ

“Her grandfather betrothed her to Pashang, gave her to him, and some time passed.”

Fereydoon • The Birth of Manuchehr بیت #1525

گزند تو آید ز پور پشنگ / ز توران شود کارها بر تو تنگ

“"Thy harm shall come from the son of Pashang; from Turan, matters shall become tight for thee."”

Manoochehr • The Passing of King Manuchehr and His Final Counsels to Nowzar بیت #3588

چو بشنید سالار ترکان پشنگ / چنان خواست کاید به ایران به جنگ

“When Pashang, the lord of the Turks, heard this, he resolved to march against Iran in war.”

Nozar • Turan Learns of Manuchehr's Death and Pashang's Call for Vengeance بیت #3659

سپهبدش چون ویسهٔ تیزچنگ / که سالار بد بر سپاه پشنگ

“Along with his fierce commander Viseh, who was the supreme leader of Pashang's war host.”

Nozar • Turan Learns of Manuchehr's Death and Pashang's Call for Vengeance بیت #3664

به مغز پشنگ اندر آمد شتاب / چو دید آن سهی قد افراسیاب

“Pride and eagerness flooded Pashang's mind when he beheld tall, imposing Afrasiab,”

Nozar • Turan Learns of Manuchehr's Death and Pashang's Call for Vengeance بیت #3677

بفرمود تا برکشد تیغ جنگ / به ایران شود با سپاه پشنگ

“Pashang commanded him to unsheathe the sword of war and march into Iran with his army.”

Nozar • Turan Learns of Manuchehr's Death and Pashang's Call for Vengeance بیت #3680

پسر را چنین داد پاسخ پشنگ / که افراسیاب آن دلاور نهنگ

“Pashang answered his son thus: 'Afrasiab, that brave sea-monster,'”

Nozar • Turan Learns of Manuchehr's Death and Pashang's Call for Vengeance بیت #3692

چنین گفت با نامور نامجوی / که من خون به کین اندر آرم به جوی

“Thus replied the ambitious prince to his renowned father: 'In retribution, I shall make streams of blood flow like rivers!'”

Nozar • Turan Learns of Manuchehr's Death and Pashang's Call for Vengeance بیت #3705

یکی نامه بنوشت سوی پشنگ / که جستیم نیکی و آمد به چنگ

“He wrote a letter to Pashang: 'We sought good fortune, and now it has come to our hands.'”

Nozar • Afrasiab's Invasion of Iran and the Stand at Dehestan بیت #3727

هیون تکاور برآورد پر / بشد نزد سالار خورشید فر

“The swift messenger courier spread his wings like a bird and sped unto the sun-glorious ruler.”

Nozar • Afrasiab's Invasion of Iran and the Stand at Dehestan بیت #3735

چنین تا شب تیره آمد به تنگ / برو خیره شد دست پور پشنگ

“Thus they fought until dark night fell upon them, and the hand of Pashang's son prevailed in strength.”

Nozar • The Second Day at Dehestan: Defeat of Iran and Nowzar's Last Charge to His Sons بیت #3823

نیاورد یک تن درود پشنگ / سرش پر ز کین بود و دل پر ز جنگ

“Pashang sent him no greeting; his head was filled with malice and his heart with war.”

Garshasp • The Coronation of Garshasp, Afrasiab's Renewal of Hostilities, and Rostam's Call to Arms بیت #4190

دلش خود ز تخت و کله گشته بود / به تیمار اغریرث آغشته بود

“His heart had grown weary of throne and crown, stained with sorrow for the slain Aghriras.”

Garshasp • The Coronation of Garshasp, Afrasiab's Renewal of Hostilities, and Rostam's Call to Arms بیت #4191

بدو روی ننمود هرگز پشنگ / شد آن تیغ روشن پر از تیره زنگ

“Pashang never showed his face to him; that gleaming sword was rusted with dark grief.”

Garshasp • The Coronation of Garshasp, Afrasiab's Renewal of Hostilities, and Rostam's Call to Arms بیت #4192

فرستاده رفتی به نزدیک اوی / بدو سال و مه هیچ ننمود روی

“Messengers went to him continuously, yet for years Pashang would not grant him an audience.”

Garshasp • The Coronation of Garshasp, Afrasiab's Renewal of Hostilities, and Rostam's Call to Arms بیت #4193

مرا با تو تا جاودان کار نیست / به نزد منت راه دیدار نیست

“'I have no business with you forever; there is no path for you to see my face.'”

Garshasp • The Coronation of Garshasp, Afrasiab's Renewal of Hostilities, and Rostam's Call to Arms بیت #4196

پیامی بیامد به کردار سنگ / به افراسیاب از دلاور پشنگ

“A message hard as stone came to Afrasiab from the valiant Pashang:”

Garshasp • The Coronation of Garshasp, Afrasiab's Renewal of Hostilities, and Rostam's Call to Arms بیت #4198

برفت از لب رود نزد پشنگ / زبان پر ز گفتار و کوتاه چنگ

“He departed from the river's edge to Pashang, his tongue full of words yet his hands bound in defeat.”

Kay Qobad • Afrasiab's Report to Pashang: The Valour of Rostam and the Call for Peace بیت #4454

بدو گفت کای نامبردار شاه / ترا بود ازین جنگ جستن گناه

“He said to him, 'O renowned king! Seeking this war was a sin on your part.'”

Kay Qobad • Afrasiab's Report to Pashang: The Valour of Rostam and the Call for Peace بیت #4455

تو دانی که شاهی دل و چنگ من / به جنگ اندرون زور و آهنگ من

“'You know well my courage, my prowess in battle, and the force of my assault.'”

Kay Qobad • Afrasiab's Report to Pashang: The Valour of Rostam and the Call for Peace بیت #4470

جز از آشتی جستنت رای نیست / که با او سپاه ترا پای نیست

“'You have no choice now but to seek peace, for your army cannot stand against him.'”

Kay Qobad • Afrasiab's Report to Pashang: The Valour of Rostam and the Call for Peace بیت #4479

به من داده بودند و بخشیده راست / ترا کین پیشین نبایست خواست

“'...was rightly given to us; you ought not to have stirred up that ancient grudge!'”

Kay Qobad • Afrasiab's Report to Pashang: The Valour of Rostam and the Call for Peace بیت #4481

ترا جنگ ایران چو بازی نمود / ز بازی سپه را درازی فزود

“'War with Iran seemed a game to you, but from this play, long suffering has fallen upon the army.'”

Kay Qobad • Afrasiab's Report to Pashang: The Valour of Rostam and the Call for Peace بیت #4485

کنون از گذشته مکن هیچ یاد / سوی آشتی یاز با کیقباد

“'Now recall no more the past; reach out instead in peace toward Kay Qobad!'”

Kay Qobad • Afrasiab's Report to Pashang: The Valour of Rostam and the Call for Peace بیت #4498

سپهدار ترکان دو دیده پرآب / شگفتی فرو ماند ز افراسیاب

“The commander of the Turanians filled his eyes with tears, remaining in utter astonishment at Afrasiab's report.”

Kay Qobad • The Peace of Pashang and Kay Qobad: Turanian Retreat and Royal Honors بیت #4504

چو نامه به مهر اندر آورد شاه / فرستاد نزدیک ایران سپاه

“When the King sealed the letter, he dispatched it toward the host of Iran.”

Kay Qobad • The Peace of Pashang and Kay Qobad: Turanian Retreat and Royal Honors بیت #4528

فرستاده آمد بسان پلنگ / رسانید نامه به نزد پشنگ

“The messenger sped like a leopard, delivering the letter directly to Pashang.”

Kay Qobad • The Peace of Pashang and Kay Qobad: Turanian Retreat and Royal Honors بیت #4539

بنه برنهاد و سپه را براند / همی گرد بر آسمان برفشاند

“Pashang packed the camp baggage and moved his army, raising clouds of dust to the heavens.”

Kay Qobad • The Peace of Pashang and Kay Qobad: Turanian Retreat and Royal Honors بیت #4540

نبیره فریدون فرخ پشنگ / به سیری همی سر بپیچد ز جنگ

“'Pashang, the grandson of blessed Fereydun, turns his head in weariness away from war.'”

Kay Qobad • The Peace of Pashang and Kay Qobad: Turanian Retreat and Royal Honors بیت #4546

پشنگ آمد و خواست از من نبرد / زره‌دار بی لشکر و دار و برد

“The scion of Pashang came and demanded battle from me—an armored knight without his host or force.”

Mahmood • Keykhosrow's Challenge and the Shadow of Afrasiab's Dream بیت #20087

نبیرهٔ فریدون و پور پشنگ / از این گوهران چنین نیست ننگ

“'Grandson of Fereydun and child of Pashang; to possess such origins brings no shame.'”

Mahmood • Kay Khosrow's Response to Zal: Lineage, Vengeance, and Renunciation بیت #22249

همه خاک بودی به جنگ پشنگ / از ایران بدین سان شدم تیزچنگ

“'He would have turned to dust in battle with Pashang's lineage; hence I became sharp-clawed from Iran.'”

Mahmood • Kay Khosrow's Response to Zal: Lineage, Vengeance, and Renunciation بیت #22264