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Farshidvard (son of Goshtasb)فرشیدورد

far-sheed-VARD

Son of Goshtasb and brother of Esfandiyar, mortally wounded by Kuhram in the war with Arjasp.

In the poem
First at C6.21, Esfandiyar Spreads the Faith of Zardosht; last at C6.32, Esfandiyar Reaches Goshtasb
Named
10 times, in 5 sections
Main stories
C6 Goshtasb, Zardosht, and the War with Arjasp (10)
Plates
Vol II: VI
Genealogical plate: The House of Lohrasp
Volume II, Plate VI: The House of Lohrasp. Tap to open the genealogies.

In the poem’s own words

The 5 sections that name Farshidvard (son of Goshtasb) most often, with the summary from the Notes and the couplets that name Farshidvard (son of Goshtasb). Tap a couplet number to read it in the full poem.
C6.21

Esfandiyar Spreads the Faith of Zardosht

Goshtasb gives Esfandiyar a gold crown, treasure and the command of Iran, and sends him to bring the world to the Faith. He converts Rum and Hindustan, kings write asking for copies of the Zand-Avesta, and he reports that the world is won and at peace.

  • C6.21.29
    He summoned Farshidvard, his brother dear,And chose a force of men who knew no fear.
Farshidvard (son of Goshtasb) named 1 time here · read the section in the full poem · notes
C6.28

News of Lohrasp’s Death Reaches Goshtasb

Goshtasb’s wife rides to Sistan in Turkish disguise with the news: Lohrasp killed, Balkh sacked, the fire quenched, Homahyi and Bih Afrid led away in chains. Goshtasb summons his Pahlevans and marches to Balkh, where three days of battle kill thirty-eight of his sons.

  • C6.28.32
    Upon Iran’s right side stood Farshidvard,A prince whose sword struck lions fierce and hard.
  • C6.28.48
    Then Farshidvard strove lion-like in strife,Till Kuhram struck and almost took his life.
Farshidvard (son of Goshtasb) named 2 times here · read the section in the full poem · notes
C6.30

Jamasp Visits Esfandiyar

Nush Azar nearly kills Jamasp for his Turanian cap. Esfandiyar refuses his father’s message, and Lohrasp, his sisters, his father’s plight and his dead brothers all leave him unmoved; only Farshidvard’s name breaks him. He snaps his own fetters, faints, then calls for arms.

  • C6.30.57
    “O Pahlevan, though grief has made you blind,What of Farshidvard, loyal, brave, and kind?
  • C6.30.62
    When Farshidvard was named, the prince wept blood;His heart was struck as by a burning flood.
Farshidvard (son of Goshtasb) named 2 times here · read the section in the full poem · notes
C6.31

Farshidvard Comes before Esfandiyar

Esfandiyar rides out by night with Bahman, Nush Azar and Jamasp, vowing fire-temples and wells if he is granted vengeance. He finds his brother Farshidvard dying, shrouds him under a tree, curses the dead Gurazm, and cuts through Turkish scouts to reach his father.

  • C6.31.19
    He spoke, then urged his battle-horse ahead,Until he found where Farshidvard had bled.
  • C6.31.24
    Then Farshidvard replied, “O prince renowned,This mortal wound began when you were bound.
  • C6.31.33
    He spoke, then faded; all his power was gone;The noble lion Farshidvard passed on.
Farshidvard (son of Goshtasb) named 4 times here · read the section in the full poem · notes
C6.32

Esfandiyar Reaches Goshtasb

Goshtasb welcomes his son and promises him the crown. At dawn the armies close; Esfandiyar cuts down hundreds, takes the boastful Gorgsar with his kamand, and Arjasp flees by camel toward Khallokh. Spared, Gorgsar offers to guide the prince to the Ruyin Dezh.

  • C6.32.83
    He cried, “For Farshidvard, I take this vow:I shall raise dust from out the ocean now.”
Farshidvard (son of Goshtasb) named 1 time here · read the section in the full poem · notes

Family

Volume II · Plate VIThe House of LohraspLohrasp to Esfandiyar’s sons · C4–C8

Where the name appears

Named mentions by book, from the Universe Registry, the index behind this site. Titles and epithets are not counted.
C6Goshtasb, Zardosht, and the War with Arjasp10

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