Remembering the final request of the dying King Dara, Sekandar sought to fulfill his sacred vow and unite the royal lineages. He summoned his wise mother from Amorium and recounted the solemn covenant forged at Dara's deathbed. Sekandar entreated his mother to travel to Isfahan, present herself before Delaray—Dara's queen—and behold the exquisite Princess Roshanak, offering her his praise, royal devotion, and a matchless betrothal gift. Sekandar's mother set forth in supreme regal splendor, accompanied by an interpreter, ten eloquent philosophers, and three hundred Roman maidens carrying golden goblets. Her caravan bore a hundred camel-loads of precious carpets, another hundred of golden brocade, and thirty thousand dinars in purse-bags for ceremonial scattering.
As the royal retinue approached Isfahan, the Persian nobility rushed forth to welcome her. Queen Delaray herself emerged from the palace with her grandees, scattering silver and jewels so lavishly in the vestibule that conventional treasures seemed insignificant. Once council was held, Delaray prepared a magnificent dowry for her daughter Roshanak—a procession of camels stretching for parasangs, laden with gold, silver, exquisite textiles, Arabian steeds with golden harnesses, Indian blades in gilded scabbards, armor, helmets, and war-gear. Forty golden palanquins were brought forth, and Roshanak, radiant as the full moon, stepped into the imperial canopy. Though hearts still wept for the fallen Dara, the city was decorated in celebratory splendor, showering pure musk and coins upon the passing bride.
When Roshanak entered Sekandar’s grand hall, the conqueror gazed upon her stature and flawless grace, marveling as though Wisdom itself had nurtured her with love. Sekandar's mother enthroned the princess upon a golden seat, and Sekandar offered his heart and soul to her. For a full week they sat together in counsel and joy, and Sekandar found in her only royal dignity, modesty, profound intellect, and noble fittingness. Thus was the realm united: from Iran to Turan and China, blessings rained upon the crown, justice swept across the earth, and desolation transformed into thriving prosperity.