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Afrasiab Yields Hostages and Withdraws
Book B9 · The Story of Siavash

Afrasiab Yields Hostages and Withdraws

From B9.23, Siavash’s Treaty with Afrasiab. It illustrates B9.23.27–31:

  • B9.23.27
    He chose a hundred kinsmen, those whose namesWere set on Rostam’s list among his claims.
  • B9.23.28
    He gave them robes and gifts of royal grace,Then sent them forth to Siavash’s place.
  • B9.23.29
    The koust resounded, karnays gave the call,The royal pavilion came down before all.
  • B9.23.30
    From fair Bukhara, Sughd, and Samarkand,From Chakh and Sipanjab, he drew his hand.
  • B9.23.31
    He led his men toward Gang without delay,No pretext made, no turning from the way.

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Afrasiab
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