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Qobad Sealed in His Tomb
Book D12 · Qobad and the Mazdakite Revolution

Qobad Sealed in His Tomb

From D12.8, Anooshirvan Is Named Qobad’s Successor. It illustrates D12.8.14–19:

  • D12.8.14
    He died; the world remained, bereft of grace;All hue and fragrance left the age’s face.
  • D12.8.15
    What profit lies in treasure’s greedy grasp,When empty hands are all the dead can clasp?
  • D12.8.16
    They wrapped his body in rich brocade,With flowers, wine, musk, camphor, honors paid.
  • D12.8.17
    They built a royal tomb to hold his frame,A golden throne and crown of kingly fame.
  • D12.8.18
    They set the Shah upon that seat of gold,And sealed the path forever, dark and cold.
  • D12.8.19
    From then no eye beheld him where he lay;He crossed the world like wind and passed away.

In the picture

AnooshirvanQobad (Pirooz’s son)Barzin
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