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King of Samangan

human monarch Origin / Domain: Samangan Allegiance: independent

Epic Lore & Biography

The sovereign ruler of Samangan and father of Princess Tahmineh. He welcomed Rostam hospitably to his palace and overjoyed by Rostam's formal proposal through a priest, gave his daughter in holy marriage with royal festivities and gold-showering celebrations.

Shahnameh Distichs Featuring this Entity (8)

پذیره شدندش بزرگان و شاه / کسی کاو بسر بر نهادی کلاه
“The king and all the nobles who wore the crown of state went out to welcome him.”
Sohrab • Rostam's Arrival in Samangan: The Royal Welcome and Promise of Rakhsh بیت #6171
بدو گفت شاه سمنگان چه بود / که یارست با تو نبرد آزمود
“The King of Samangan said to him: 'What has transpired? Who has dared to attempt battle with you?'”
Sohrab • Rostam's Arrival in Samangan: The Royal Welcome and Promise of Rakhsh بیت #6172
بدو گفت شاه ای سزاوار مرد / نیارد کسی با تو این کار کرد
“The king answered him: 'O worthy man, no one would dare commit such an act against you!'”
Sohrab • Rostam's Arrival in Samangan: The Royal Welcome and Promise of Rakhsh بیت #6180
سپهبد بدو داد در کاخ جای / همی بود در پیش او بر به پای
“The ruler gave him a place within his palace, and stood in attendance before him.”
Sohrab • Rostam's Arrival in Samangan: The Royal Welcome and Promise of Rakhsh بیت #6186
یکی دختِ شاه سَمَنگان منم / ز پشت هُژَبر و پلنگان منم
“'I am the daughter of the King of Samangan, descended from the line of lions and leopards.'”
Sohrab • The Night Encounter of Rostam and Tahmineh, the Wedding Covenant, and the Sacred Seal بیت #6201
بفرمود تا موبدی پرهنر / بیاید بخواهد ورا از پدر
“He commanded an accomplished Mobad to come and ask her hand in marriage from her father.”
Sohrab • The Night Encounter of Rostam and Tahmineh, the Wedding Covenant, and the Sacred Seal بیت #6220
چو بشنید شاه این سخن شاد شد / بسان یکی سرو آزاد شد
“When the King heard this news he rejoiced, standing tall like a free cypress.”
Sohrab • The Night Encounter of Rostam and Tahmineh, the Wedding Covenant, and the Sacred Seal بیت #6221
بدان پهلوان داد آن دخت خویش / بدان سان که بودست آیین و کیش
“He bestowed his daughter upon the champion according to standard custom and holy faith.”
Sohrab • The Night Encounter of Rostam and Tahmineh, the Wedding Covenant, and the Sacred Seal بیت #6222
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