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Historical Era (Parthian & Sasanian)

Bahgoor

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Bahram's Royal Letter from China to Narsi: Captivity of the Khaqan, the Nobles' Apology, and Tribute Received
When the borders of Touran were secured and King Bahram’s heart was freed from anxiety, he commanded his royal scribe to bring forth a pen soaked in musk and fine Chinese silk. A grand missive was dictated to his brother Narsi in the heartland of Iran, addressing both him and the great lords of the realm. The king opened the letter with high praises unto the Creator of the universe—the Sovereign of victory, master of Saturn, Mars, and the Moon, who governs the rotating heavens and the steadfast earth.

Bahram recounted how the vast forces of the Khaqan, which had enveloped the land like a dark cloud, were crushed. The Khaqan himself had been bound in chains upon a swift camel, his fortune reversed in blood and defeat. The defiant had humbled their necks, accepting heavy tribute, and Bahram announced that following the swift courier clouds of his messengers, he would return victorious to his native throne.

Upon the letter’s arrival, Narsi and the realm erupted in joyful celebration. Yet the Iranian nobles who had previously faltered in faith, seeking aid from the Khaqan in despair, were seized with terror and deep shame. Fearing Bahram's wrath, they approached Narsi and the High Priest, confessing their misguidance under Ahrimanic delusion and pleading for royal clemency. Narsi consented to mediate, penning their solemn apology, while a noble ambassador named Barzmehr brought the truth before King Bahram. Touched by Barzmehr’s eloquent words, Bahram’s fierce anger dissolved like smokeless fire, and he granted full pardon to his repentant lords. Soon after, the rulers of Chaghan, Chegil, Balkh, Bukhara, and Gharchistan arrived bearing sacred barsam and rich tribute, swearing perpetual fealty and annual homage to the Iranian throne.

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