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Heroic Era (Kianian)

Mahmood

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Goudarz's Oration, the Royal Charters of Qum and Isfahan, and Kay Khosrow's Decree
Amidst the grand royal assembly, the venerable sage-warrior Goudarz stood before King Kay Khosrow to speak truthful words. He recounted how, from the era of Manuchehr and Kay Qobad down to Kay Kavus and the blessed reign of Khosrow, he had continuously girt his loins in service to the crown, knowing not a single day of ease. With a heart burdened by sacrifice, Goudarz revealed that of his seventy-eight valiant sons and grandsons, only eight now remained alive, the rest having perished in defense of the realm. He drew special attention to Giv's grueling seven-year ordeal—wandering the desolate wilderness of Touran clad in raw animal skins and surviving on wild game, driven solely by the holy quest to bring the rightful prince back to Iran.

Deeply moved, King Kay Khosrow praised Giv, declaring that no reward could fully match such unyielding devotion. Praying for Yazdan's eternal favor upon Giv and Goudarz, the monarch commanded his royal scribes to draft a magnificent charter upon silk, scented with ambergris and musk, granting the governance of Qum and Isfahan—the ancient domains of nobles—to Giv. The King affixed his golden seal to the parchment and invoked divine blessings upon Goudarz. Turning to the assembled Iranian lords and warriors, Khosrow commanded that all must render complete obedience to Goudarz and Giv, regarding them as the King's own living legacy and sacred trustees. Hearing this royal decree, the chieftains of the House of Goudarz stepped forward, pouring forth fresh blessings upon the righteous king.

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