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Historical Era (Parthian & Sasanian)

Anooshirvan

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7 distichs in this chapter
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The Khaqan of China and the Hephthalites
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چنین گفت پرمایه دهقان پیر
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سخن هرچ زو بشنوی یادگیر
“Thus spoke the noble, ancient sage: commit to memory every word you hear from him.”
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که از نامداران با فر و داد
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ز مردان جنگی به فر ونژاد
“That among the glorious and just nobles, and among warriors of noble lineage and splendor,”
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چوخاقان چینی نبود از مهان
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گذشته ز کسری بگرد جهان
“Except for Khosrow across the world, none among the great magnates equaled the Khaqan of China.”
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همان تا لب رود جیحون ز چین
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برو خواندندی بداد آفرین
“From the realm of China unto the banks of the Jayhun, all proclaimed praises for his rule of justice.”
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سپهدار با لشکر و گنج و تاج
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بگلزریون بودزان روی چاج
“That commander, endowed with army, treasure, and crown, held court at Golzaryun beyond Chaj.”
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سخنهای کسری به گرد جهان
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پراگنده شد درمیان مهان
“Meanwhile, the fame and words of Khosrow spread far and wide among the world's great sovereigns.”
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به مردی و دانایی و فرهی
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بزرگی وآیین شاهنشهی
“Renowned for his valor, supreme wisdom, divine grace, grandeur, and imperial law.”

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The Guide
Companion of Epic Lore & Ferdowsi’s Shahnameh
Greetings, seeker of ancient lore! I am The Guide, your companion through the heroes, monarchs, mythical creatures, and timeless verses of the Shahnameh. Ask me anything about the epic tradition.
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