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The Mobadan Write the Roll of Champions

The Mobadan Write the Roll of Champions

From B11.5, The Mustering of the Pahlevans. It illustrates B11.5.4–15 (to B11.5.25):

  • B11.5.4
    He told the dastur, rozi-dehan: “WriteThe name of every rank in ordered rite.”
  • B11.5.5
    In solemn form they entered every name,As fitting for the chiefs renowned in fame.
  • B11.5.6
    First came the kin of Kavus, royal race,One hundred ten, all marked by birth and grace.
  • B11.5.7
    At their head stood Fariborz, brave and bold,Close to the new Shah, honored in his fold.
  • B11.5.8
    Then eighty scions sprang from Nohzar’s line,And bore bright gorz, each splendid in design.
  • B11.5.9
    Zarasp their sepahbod stood at their head,Appointed as their guardian when he led.
  • B11.5.10
    The son of Tus, the crown of Kayan fame,With sword and gopal, koust proclaimed his name.
  • B11.5.11
    He raised the Kaviani standard bright,And made the Kayan throne and fortune light.
  • B11.5.12
    Then Gudarz, son of Keshvad, came to stand,Whose counsel brought good order to the land.
  • B11.5.13
    His sons and grandsons, seventy-eight in train,Were mountain warriors, riders of the plain.
  • B11.5.14
    From Gazhdaham came sixty-three, who foundIn Gostaham a leader far renowned.
  • B11.5.15
    A hundred horsemen came from Milad’s race,Victorious Gorgin rode before their pace.

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