Epic Lore & Biography

Shapur I, son of Ardashir Babakan, was the second Sasanian King of Kings who ruled Iran for thirty years and two months with justice and splendor. On his deathbed, he bequeathed sacred counsel to his son Ormazd, urging him to govern through wisdom, generosity, and the study of Jamshid's legacy.

Shahnameh Distichs Featuring this Entity (31)

برون شد ز درگاه شاپور گرد / فرستادهٔ سلم را پیش برد

“Shapur the champion went forth from the court and brought Salm's messenger inside.”

Fereydoon • Salm and Tur Learn of Manuchehr بیت #1599

سپهدار چون قارن رزم زن / چو شاپور و نستوه شمشیر زن

“'Led by battle-seasoned commanders like Qaren, and brave swordsmen such as Shapur and Nastuh;'”

Fereydoon • Salm and Tur Learn of Manuchehr بیت #1624

مبارز چو شیروی درنده شیر / چو شاپور یل ژنده پیل دلیر

“Champions like Shiruy, swift as a tearing lion, and Shapur the hero, brave as a raging elephant.”

Fereydoon • Salm and Tur Learn of Manuchehr بیت #1667

چپ شاه گرد تلیمان بخاست / چو شاپور نستوه بر دست راست

“On the king's left rose the dust of Taliman, while the indomitable Shapur stood on the right.”

Nozar • The Third Day of Battle: Siege of Dehestan, the Fall of Shapur, and Qaran's Vengeance بیت #3858

بران سو که شاپور نستوه بود / پراگنده شد هرک انبوه بود

“Upon the side where the indomitable Shapur fought, whoever stood in mass was scattered.”

Nozar • The Third Day of Battle: Siege of Dehestan, the Fall of Shapur, and Qaran's Vengeance بیت #3863

همی بود شاپور تا کشته شد / سر بخت ایرانیان گشته شد

“Shapur held his ground until he was slain, and the fortune of the Iranians turned away.”

Nozar • The Third Day of Battle: Siege of Dehestan, the Fall of Shapur, and Qaran's Vengeance بیت #3864

چو طوس و چو گودرز و گیو دلیر / چو شاپور و فرهاد و رهام شیر

“Such as Tus and brave Goudarz and Giv, Shapur and Farhad and lion-like Rohham,”

Siavosh • The Tidings of Siyavash's Murder, Mourning of Kavus and Rostam, the Slaying of Sudabeh, and the Awakening of Vengeance بیت #9785

چو فرهاد و شیدوش و گرگین و گیو / چو بهرام و رهام و شاپور نیو

“Along with Farhad, Shidosh, Gurgin, and Giv; and valiant Bahram, Rohham, and Shapur,”

Siavosh • The Tidings of Siyavash's Murder, Mourning of Kavus and Rostam, the Slaying of Sudabeh, and the Awakening of Vengeance بیت #9819

به پیش اندرون طوس و گودرز و گیو / چو رهام و شاپور و گرگین نیو

“In front stood Tus, Goudarz, and Gev, alongside brave warriors like Rohham, Shapour, and Gurgin.”

Mahmood • Zal's Apology to Kay Khosrow and the Pitching of the Kavian Banner بیت #22292

چو شاپور شد همچو سرو بلند / ز چشم بدش بود بیم گزند

“When Shapur grew tall like a cypress tree, there was fear of harm to him from the evil eye.”

Ardeshir • The Prophecy of Kayd of India and the Hidden Maiden of Jahrom بیت #31906

نبودی جدا یک زمان ز اردشیر / ورا همچو دستور بودی وزیر

“He was not separated for a single moment from Ardashir, acting as a wise counselor and minister to him.”

Ardeshir • The Prophecy of Kayd of India and the Hidden Maiden of Jahrom بیت #31907

کنون بشنو از دخت مهرک سخن / ابا گرد شاپور شمشیرزن

“Now hear the tale of Mihrak's daughter fair, and Shapur the warrior of sword-craft rare.”

Ardeshir • Shapur's Encounter with the Daughter of Mihrak at the Well بیت #31948

به نخچیر شد شاه روزی پگاه / خردمند شاپور با او به راه

“The King rode out to hunt at early dawn, with wise Shapur riding alongside his throne.”

Ardeshir • Shapur's Encounter with the Daughter of Mihrak at the Well بیت #31950

همی تاخت شاپور تا پیش ده / فرود آمد از راه در خان مه

“Shapur spurred his steed to the village bound, and dismounted at the chief's abode he found.”

Ardeshir • Shapur's Encounter with the Daughter of Mihrak at the Well بیت #31953

چو آن ماه‌رخ روی شاپور دید / بیامد برو آفرین گسترید

“When that moon-faced maid saw Shapur's grace, she approached with blessings for his face.”

Ardeshir • Shapur's Encounter with the Daughter of Mihrak at the Well بیت #31956

بدو گفت شاپور کای ماه‌روی / چرا رنجه گشتی بدین گفت‌وگوی

“Shapur replied to her: 'O moon-faced maid, why distress thy heart in this parade?”

Ardeshir • Shapur's Encounter with the Daughter of Mihrak at the Well بیت #31960

به نیروی شاپور شاه اردشیر / شود بی‌گمان آب در چاه شیر

“By the strength of Shapur, son of Ardashir the King, water in the well turns to milk in the spring!'”

Ardeshir • Shapur's Encounter with the Daughter of Mihrak at the Well بیت #31974

جوان گفت با دختر چرب‌گوی / چه دانی که شاپورم ای ماه‌روی

“The prince asked the sweet-spoken maid in surprise: 'How knowest thou I am Shapur, O bright eyes?'”

Ardeshir • Shapur's Encounter with the Daughter of Mihrak at the Well بیت #31975

که شاپور گردست با زور پیل / به بخشندگی همچو دریای نیل

“That Shapur is a knight with the strength of an elephant grand, in bounty like the Nile across the land.”

Ardeshir • Shapur's Encounter with the Daughter of Mihrak at the Well بیت #31977

بدو گفت شاپور کای ماه‌روی / سخن هرچ پرسم ترا راست‌گوی

“Shapur said to her: 'O maiden of grace, answer truly whatever I ask in this place.”

Ardeshir • Shapur's Encounter with the Daughter of Mihrak at the Well بیت #31979

بدو گفت شاپور کز بوستان / نرست از چمن کینهٔ دوستان

“Shapur answered: 'From a garden fair, no malice toward friends groweth anywhere.”

Ardeshir • Shapur's Encounter with the Daughter of Mihrak at the Well بیت #31986

بیامد بپردخت شاپور جای / همی بود مهتر به پیشش به پای

“Shapur cleared the place for counsel that hour, while the village chief stood waiting in his power.”

Ardeshir • Shapur's Encounter with the Daughter of Mihrak at the Well بیت #31991

به نخچیر شد هفت روز اردشیر / بشد نیز شاپور نخچیرگیر

“Ardashir went hunting for seven days, and Shapur also joined the hunt.”

Ardeshir • The Birth of Hormozd, the Polo Match, and the Union of Lineages بیت #32000

منم پور شاپور کو پور تست / ز فرزند مهرک نژاد درست

“'I am the son of Shapur, who is your son, and my true descent comes from the progeny of Mihrak!'”

Ardeshir • The Birth of Hormozd, the Polo Match, and the Union of Lineages بیت #32017

بفرمود تا رفت شاپور پیش / به پرسش گرفتش ز اندازه بیش

“He commanded Shapur to come forward, and began questioning him closely.”

Ardeshir • The Birth of Hormozd, the Polo Match, and the Union of Lineages بیت #32019

بترسید شاپور آزادمرد / دلش گشت پردرد و رخساره زرد

“Noble Shapur felt fear in his heart, which grew full of pain, and his cheeks turned pale.”

Ardeshir • The Birth of Hormozd, the Polo Match, and the Union of Lineages بیت #32020

بدو گفت شاپور نوشه بدی / جهان را به دیدار توشه بدی

“Shapur said to him: 'May you live forever, and may your sight be sustenance for the world!'”

Ardeshir • The Birth of Hormozd, the Polo Match, and the Union of Lineages بیت #32023

چو شاپور رفت اندر آرام خویش / ز گیتی ندیده به جز کام خویش

“When Shapur retired to his own quarters, having known from the world nothing but happiness and fulfillment,”

Ardeshir • The Birth of Hormozd, the Polo Match, and the Union of Lineages بیت #32042

همی بود شاپور با داد و رای / بلنداختر و تخت شاهی به جای

“Shapur abode in justice and wisdom, his star exalted and his royal throne secure.”

Shapoor • The Deathbed of Shapur: Advice to Ormazd on Justice, Generosity, and Devotion بیت #32513

چو سی سال بگذشت بر سر دو ماه / پراگنده شد فر و اورنگ شاه

“When thirty years and two months had passed over him, the King's glory and divine throne began to fade.”

Shapoor • The Deathbed of Shapur: Advice to Ormazd on Justice, Generosity, and Devotion بیت #32514

بگفت این و رنگ رخش زرد گشت / دل مرد برنا پر از درد گشت

“He spoke these words, and his face turned pale; the heart of the young prince was filled with pain.”

Shapoor • The Deathbed of Shapur: Advice to Ormazd on Justice, Generosity, and Devotion بیت #32522