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Rostam Seated beside the Throne

Rostam Seated beside the Throne

From B3.2, Rostam Fights Afrasiab. It illustrates B3.2.49–54:

  • B3.2.49
    The Iranian chiefs withdrew their force,And came before the Shah along their course.
  • B3.2.50
    They gathered spoils and captives from the field,And brought the captured Turks with wealth revealed.
  • B3.2.51
    The great Iranian army reached the Shah,And hailed Kay Qobad with triumphant awe.
  • B3.2.52
    Then Rostam too before the monarch came,Exalted high in honor and in name.
  • B3.2.53
    The Shah received him with distinguished grace,And called the youthful champion to his place.
  • B3.2.54
    On one side Rostam sat beside the throne,On the other famous Zal, to honor shown.

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