When news of Sapinud's flight with the champion Barzou reached Shangal, the King of Hind, fury blazed in his heart like an unquenchable fire. Abandoning his hunting grounds, he assembled his host and galloped in furious pursuit until he reached the edge of the sea. There, across the waters, he beheld his daughter beside the bold warrior. Crossing in rage, Shangal fiercely rebuked Sapinud for forsaking her father's royal affection and fleeing with a stranger into an uncertain wasteland.
Bahram Gur, facing the King's anger with steadfast calm, answered fearlessly. He reminded Shangal of his incomparable prowess in battle, declaring that thirty armored Persian knights under his command could shatter an army of a hundred thousand. Recognizing the truth of his unmatched valor, Shangal lamented how he had showered Barzou with crowns and honors, only to be met with secrecy and betrayal.
Then Bahram unveiled his true identity, declaring himself to be the Shahanshah of Iran and Turan. He vowed to hold Shangal in the honored place of a father, to exempt India from all royal tribute, and to exalt Sapinud as the light of the East and queen over all noble ladies. Astonished and deeply moved, Shangal removed his Indian turban, rode forward alone to apologize, and joyously embraced the Emperor. The two God-fearing monarchs laid out a banquet of wine and reconciliation, striking their hands together in an eternal oath of truth and loyalty. Leaving all malice behind, Shangal emotionally bade farewell to Sapinud and returned to his realm, while Bahram set course across the land toward Iran.