Epic Lore & Biography

Qaran of the line of Kaveh, a famed veteran Iranian warlord. In the battle of Kay Khosrow against Afrasiab, he charged down from the center like a mountain upon Turanian Jahan, crushing his forces and securing a brilliant victory for the Iranian host.

Shahnameh Distichs Featuring this Entity (40)

بفرمود تا قارن رزم جوی / ز پهلو به دشت اندر آورد روی

“The king then ordered Qaran, the seeker of battle, to turn his face from the mountain flanks toward the plain.”

Fereydoon • The March of Salm and Tur Against Iran بیت #1698

سپهدار چون قارن کینه‌دار / سواران جنگی چو سیصدهزار

“With a warlike commander like vengeance-seeking Qaran, there marched three hundred thousand battle-tested horsemen.”

Fereydoon • The March of Salm and Tur Against Iran بیت #1709

منوچهر با قارن پیلتن / برون آمد از بیشهٔ نارون

“Manuchehr, alongside the elephant-bodied Qaran, came forth from the Narvan Forest.”

Fereydoon • The March of Salm and Tur Against Iran بیت #1713

سپه کش چو قارن مبارز چو سام / سپه برکشیده حسام از نیام

“With a host commander like Qaran and a warrior like Sam, the whole army stood with swords drawn from their scabbards.”

Fereydoon • The March of Salm and Tur Against Iran بیت #1718

به پیش سپه قارن رزم زن / ابا رای زن سرو شاه یمن

“At the head of the host stood Qaran the battle-warrior, together with the counselor Sarv, King of Yemen.”

Fereydoon • The Covenant of the Iranian Host بیت #1744

سران سپه مهتران دلیر / کشیدند صف پیش سالار شیر

“The leaders of the host and valiant chieftains drew up their ranks before the lion-hearted commander.”

Fereydoon • The Covenant of the Iranian Host بیت #1755

سپه را سراسر به قارن سپرد / کمین‌گاه بگزید سالار گرد

“He entrusted the main army entirely to Qaran, while the brave commander selected an ambush site.”

Fereydoon • The Midnight Raid and the Slaying of Tur بیت #1782

هم این یک سخن قارن اندیشه کرد / که برگاشتش سلم روی از نبرد

“This very thought was also pondered by Qaran, as soon as Salm turned his face from the battle.”

Fereydoon • The Infiltration and Fall of the Sea Fortress بیت #1825

سپه را به شیروی بسپرد و گفت / که من خویشتن را بخواهم نهفت

“Qaran entrusted the host to Shirwi and said: 'I shall conceal my identity.'”

Fereydoon • The Infiltration and Fall of the Sea Fortress بیت #1837

سپه را به نزدیک دریا بماند / به شیروی شیراوژن و خود براند

“He left the army near the sea with Shirwi, the lion-slayer, and rode forward alone.”

Fereydoon • The Infiltration and Fall of the Sea Fortress بیت #1841

بیامد چو نزدیکی دژ رسید / سخن گفت و دژدار مهرش بدید

“When he arrived near the citadel, he spoke, and the fortress keeper saw the signet ring.”

Fereydoon • The Infiltration and Fall of the Sea Fortress بیت #1842

چو دژدار و چون قارن رزمجوی / یکایک به روی اندر آورده روی

“Thus the castellan and battle-seeking Qaran stood face to face;”

Fereydoon • The Infiltration and Fall of the Sea Fortress بیت #1852

چو شب روز شد قارن رزمخواه / درفشی برافراخت چون گرد ماه

“When night gave way to day, Qaran the warrior raised a banner bright as the full moon.”

Fereydoon • The Infiltration and Fall of the Sea Fortress بیت #1856

به یک دست قارن به یک دست شیر / به سر گرز و تیغ آتش و آب زیر

“With Qaran on one side and Shirwi on the other, maces and swords rained down like fire above, and blood like water below.”

Fereydoon • The Infiltration and Fall of the Sea Fortress بیت #1860

به یک دست قارن به یک دست سام / نشستند روشن‌دل و شادکام

“With Qaren on one side and Sam on the other, they sat radiant in spirit and full of joy.”

Manoochehr • The Triumph of Zal: Royal Reception, Cosmic Prophecy, and Governance of Zabolistan بیت #2122

چو گرشاسپ و چون قارن رزم زن / جز این نامداران آن انجمن

“'Likewise Garshasp and battle-loving Qaran, alongside other renowned lords of that assembly.'”

Nozar • Turan Learns of Manuchehr's Death and Pashang's Call for Vengeance بیت #3687

بکوشید با قارن رزم زن / دگر گرد گرشاسپ زان انجمن

“Strive relentlessly against Qaran, the fierce warrior, and Garshasp, the noble champion of that assembly.”

Nozar • Turan Learns of Manuchehr's Death and Pashang's Call for Vengeance بیت #3702

به راه دهستان نهادند روی / سپهدارشان قارن رزم‌جوی

“They set their face upon the road to Dehestan, led by their battle-seeking commander Qaren.”

Nozar • Afrasiab's Invasion of Iran and the Stand at Dehestan بیت #3711

بشد بارمان تا به دشت نبرد / سوی قارن کاوه آواز کرد

“Barman rode forth into the field of battle and called out to Qaran, son of Kaveh.”

Nozar • The Battle of Dehestan: The Death of Qobad and the Fury of Qaran بیت #3750

نگه کرد قارن به مردان مرد / ازان انجمن تا که جوید نبرد

“Qaran surveyed his brave champions, searching for one who would step forward to fight.”

Nozar • The Battle of Dehestan: The Death of Qobad and the Fury of Qaran بیت #3752

دژم گشت سالار بسیار هوش / ز گفت برادر برآمد به جوش

“The wise commander grew dismayed, his spirit boiling at his brother's words.”

Nozar • The Battle of Dehestan: The Death of Qobad and the Fury of Qaran بیت #3754

دل قارن آزرده گشت از قباد / میان دلیران زبان برگشاد

“Qaran’s heart was grieved by Qobad, and he raised his voice among the champions.”

Nozar • The Battle of Dehestan: The Death of Qobad and the Fury of Qaran بیت #3757

نگه کن که با قارن رزم زن! / چه گوید قباد اندران انجمن:

“Behold what Qobad answered in that assembly to Qaran, the warrior champion:”

Nozar • The Battle of Dehestan: The Death of Qobad and the Fury of Qaran بیت #3762

چو او کشته شد قارن رزمجوی / سپه را بیاورد و بنهاد روی

“When Qobad was slain, the battle-seeking Qaran marshaled his host and advanced straight toward the enemy.”

Nozar • The Battle of Dehestan: The Death of Qobad and the Fury of Qaran بیت #3785

به هر سو که قارن برافگند اسپ / همی تافت آهن چو آذرگشسپ

“Wherever Qaran spurred his horse into the fray, his steel armor blazed like the holy fire of Azargashasp.”

Nozar • The Battle of Dehestan: The Death of Qobad and the Fury of Qaran بیت #3790

ز قارن چو افراسیاب آن بدید / بزد اسپ و لشکر سوی او کشید

“When Afrasiab perceived Qaran's fury, he struck his steed and led his troops directly against him.”

Nozar • The Battle of Dehestan: The Death of Qobad and the Fury of Qaran بیت #3792

چو شب تیره شد قارن رزمخواه / بیاورد سوی دهستان سپاه

“When murky night settled down, the battle-eager Qaran withdrew his forces toward Dehestan.”

Nozar • The Battle of Dehestan: The Death of Qobad and the Fury of Qaran بیت #3794

ورا دید نوذر فروریخت آب / ازان مژهٔ سیرنادیده خواب

“At the sight of him, Nowzar wept bitter tears, shedding them from eyelids long deprived of restful sleep.”

Nozar • The Battle of Dehestan: The Death of Qobad and the Fury of Qaran بیت #3796

چنین گفت قارن که تا زاده‌ام / تن پرهنر مرگ را داده‌ام

“Qaran replied, 'Ever since the day I was born, I have pledged my valiant body unto death.'”

Nozar • The Battle of Dehestan: The Death of Qobad and the Fury of Qaran بیت #3800

به هر سو که قارن شدی رزمخواه / فرو ریختی خون ز گرد سیاه

“Wherever Qaran turned seeking combat, blood streamed down through the black dust.”

Nozar • The Second Day at Dehestan: Defeat of Iran and Nowzar's Last Charge to His Sons بیت #3818

بیاراست قارن به قلب اندرون / که با شاه باشد سپه را ستون

“Qaran arrayed the center of the host so he might stand as a pillar beside the king.”

Nozar • The Third Day of Battle: Siege of Dehestan, the Fall of Shapur, and Qaran's Vengeance بیت #3857

چو قارن شنود آنکه افراسیاب / گسی کرد لشکر به هنگام خواب

“When Qaran heard that Afrasiab had dispatched an army under cover of night,”

Nozar • The Third Day of Battle: Siege of Dehestan, the Fall of Shapur, and Qaran's Vengeance بیت #3872

شد از رشک جوشان و دل کرد تنگ / بر نوذر آمد بسان پلنگ

“He boiled with zeal and his heart grew tight; he came before Nowzar like a fierce panther,”

Nozar • The Third Day of Battle: Siege of Dehestan, the Fall of Shapur, and Qaran's Vengeance بیت #3873

پس آنگه سوی خان قارن شدند / همه دیده چون ابر بهمن شدند

“Thereafter they went to the dwelling of Qaran, their eyes weeping like the winter clouds of Bahman.”

Nozar • The Third Day of Battle: Siege of Dehestan, the Fall of Shapur, and Qaran's Vengeance بیت #3885

چو شیدوش و کشواد و قارن بهم / زدند اندرین رای بر بیش و کم

“When Shidush, Kashvad, and Qaran agreed together, they considered this decision thoroughly.”

Nozar • The Third Day of Battle: Siege of Dehestan, the Fall of Shapur, and Qaran's Vengeance بیت #3890

کزو قارن رزم‌زن خسته بود / به خون برادر کمربسته بود

“For him the warrior Qaren felt deep grief, and bound his waist to avenge his brother's blood.”

Nozar • The Third Day of Battle: Siege of Dehestan, the Fall of Shapur, and Qaran's Vengeance بیت #3894

چو بشنید نوذر که قارن برفت / دمان از پسش روی بنهاد و تفت

“When Nowzar heard that Qaren had departed, he set off in haste and fury after him.”

Nozar • The Capture of King Nowzar and the Flight of Qaren بیت #3899

بجویید تا قارن رزم زن / رهایی نیابد ازین انجمن

“They should search, so that Qaren the warrior might not find release from this company.”

Nozar • The Capture of King Nowzar and the Flight of Qaren بیت #3915

چو بشنید کاو پیش ازان رفته بود / ز کار شبستان برآشفته بود

“When he heard that Qaren had already departed, troubled over the state of the royal household,”

Nozar • The Capture of King Nowzar and the Flight of Qaren بیت #3916

که قارن رها یافت از وی به جان / بران درد پیچید و شد بدگمان

“That Qaren had escaped with his life wracked him with pain and filled him with grave suspicion.”

Nozar • The Capture of King Nowzar and the Flight of Qaren بیت #3918