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Ardeshir Swears to Hold the Crown in Trust
Book D8 · The Shapur Zul-Aktaf Cycle and Later Early Sasanian Reigns

Ardeshir Swears to Hold the Crown in Trust

From D8.1.12, Ardeshir’s Regency and Shapur’s End. It illustrates D8.1.12.10–13:

  • D8.1.12.10
    Ardeshir pledged before the great and wise,The scribe a witness to his firm replies:
  • D8.1.12.11
    “When Shapur’s son has reached a man’s full height,And merits crown and throne and royal right,
  • D8.1.12.12
    I shall restore his kingship, as agreed,And wish him well in every word and deed.”
  • D8.1.12.13
    Before the lords, Shapur made clear his will,Gave crown and signet, and spoke further still:

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