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Iranian Army

collective group Origin / Domain: Iran Allegiance: iran

Epic Lore & Biography

The massive military force of Persia led by King Dara, comprising war elephants and heavy cavalry. After fighting valiantly for seven days, their sight was obscured by dark dust on the eighth day, leading to their defeat and retreat.

Shahnameh Distichs Featuring this Entity (2)

خروشی برآمد ز ایران سپاه / زسر برگرفتند گردان کلاه
“A roar of wailing rose from the Iranian army; the champions removed their helmets in grief.”
Forood • Zarasp's Fall and the Wrath of Tus بیت #11647
بپوشید دیدار ایران سپاه / گریزان برفتند از آن رزمگاه
“Darkened was the vision of the Iranian host, and they fled in retreat from that battlefield.”
Dara • The Seven-Day Battle of Alexander and Dara: Flight of the Persian Host and Victory by the River بیت #28751
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