The ninth combat of the Twelve Rokh unfolded as Gurgin, the vengeful Iranian paladin, rode forth to challenge Andariman, the battle-tested Turanian veteran. Both seasoned warriors sought a fitting arena upon the field. They initially hurled their heavy lances at one another with such immense force that the spear-shafts snapped down to the grips. Turning to their bows, they pulled rhinoceros-hide shields before their faces. A torrential hail of arrows showered upon their armor, Roman helmets, and tough shields. Amid the storm of iron, Gurgin drew his bowstring to his ear and loosed a devastating shaft straight into Andariman's helm, pinning the Roman steel helmet directly into the chieftain's chest. The Turanian rider reeled in his saddle, whereupon Gurgin struck him with a second lethal arrow. Headlong, Andariman tumbled to the earth, blood gushing from his eyes in agony. Swift as a swirling dust-cloud, Gurgin dismounted, severed the enemy's head, bound it to his saddle-bow, and seized the reins of Andariman's swift charger. Remounting, Gurgin charged up the high crest with his strung bow draped across his arm. Attributing his glorious victory to the divine power of Yazdan—his ultimate refuge—and to the triumphant royal fortune of King Kay Khosrow, Gurgin planted his radiant banner atop the height, signaling the Iranian victory.