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Khosrow Enthroned on the War Elephant

Khosrow Enthroned on the War Elephant

From B10.32, Gudarz’s Anger at Tus. It illustrates B10.32.8–14:

  • B10.32.8
    When Tus beheld the troops that Gudarz led,The sun and moon grew dark above his head.
  • B10.32.9
    A mighty elephant, of stately gait,Advanced; its turquoise throne shone bright, ornate.
  • B10.32.10
    Upon that throne sat Khosrow crowned and bright,His waist was girded, stern and full of might.
  • B10.32.11
    Two hundred elephants around him spread,Till earth itself seemed hidden where they tread.
  • B10.32.12
    He shone like moonlight from the royal throne,A ruby crown above his temples shone.
  • B10.32.13
    His armlet, torque, and earrings flashed with light,His ox-head gorz held firmly for the fight.
  • B10.32.14
    Then Tus reflected, troubled in his mind:“If battle starts, what ruin shall we find?

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