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Goshtasb Rewards His Captains at Balkh
Book C6 · Goshtasb, Zardosht, and the War with Arjasp

Goshtasb Rewards His Captains at Balkh

From C6.20, Goshtasb Returns to Balkh. It illustrates C6.20.14–17:

  • C6.20.14
    The Shah sat crowned upon his royal throne,And called the troops before him, all his own.
  • C6.20.15
    He opened treasury doors and scattered gold,And gave rich cities to his captains bold.
  • C6.20.16
    He granted realms and dignities, each weighedBy merit, to the worthy men arrayed.
  • C6.20.17
    He passed none over; each received his due,Then sent them home with wealth and honor too.

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