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Kay Qobad Crowns Rostam

Kay Qobad Crowns Rostam

From B3.4, Pashang Sues Kay Qobad for Peace. It illustrates B3.4.53–56:

  • B3.4.53
    The Shah prepared rich robes of royal stateFor Rostam and for Zal, renowned and great.
  • B3.4.54
    He crowned young Rostam, bound his waist with gold,And honored him with splendor manifold.
  • B3.4.55
    Entrusted with a quarter’s rule, he bowedAnd kissed the earth; then Qobad spoke aloud:
  • B3.4.56
    “One hair of Zal outweighs the world entire;He stands a monument that all admire.”

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