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Khan of Chin (Bahram Chubin’s exile)خاقان چین

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The Khan who receives Bahram Chubin as his guest, gives him his daughter, and avenges his murder on the Khatoon.

In the poem
First at E6.35, Khosrow Writes to the Khan of Bahram; last at E6.42, The Khan Sends Tobarg after Gurdiyeh
Named
3 times, in 3 sections, counting only the books Khan of Chin (Bahram Chubin’s exile) appears in
Same name
Khan of Chin (Anooshirvan’s time), Khan of Chin (Bahram Goor’s time), Khan of Chin (Kamus war); see everyone named Khan of Chin
Pictures
4 panels · identity sheets

How we draw Khan of Chin (Bahram Chubin’s exile)

The identity sheet the illustrator works from. Tap to open full size. More in the Art section.
Khan of Chin (Bahram Chubin's exile), identity sheet: Mature ruler (~45)
Mature ruler (~45)

In the pictures

Khan of Chin (Bahram Chubin’s exile) in 4 woodcut panels of the illustrated poem, in story order. Tap one to see it with the couplets it illustrates.
Arrow and Sword Exchanged Before the KhanE6.32Arrow and Sword Exchanged Before the KhanMakatura Dead Upright in the SaddleE6.33Makatura Dead Upright in the SaddleThe Queen Presses the Khan's SealE6.37The Queen Presses the Khan's SealThe Khan's Vengeance on the KhatoonE6.38The Khan's Vengeance on the Khatoon

In the poem’s own words

The 3 sections that name Khan of Chin (Bahram Chubin’s exile) most often, with the summary from the Notes and the couplets that name Khan of Chin (Bahram Chubin’s exile). Tap a couplet number to read it in the full poem.
E6.35

Khosrow Writes to the Khan of Bahram

Khosrow demands Bahram in fetters; the Khan refuses, standing on his oath. Khosrow’s chiefs advise sending a patient envoy instead. Bahram meanwhile urges the Khan to invade Iran, promising him Rum as well, and marches out of Chin with Turkish troops behind him.

  • E6.35.6
    He wrote the Khan of Chin with royal art;One would have thought his pen could pierce the heart.
Khan of Chin (Bahram Chubin’s exile) named 1 time here · read the section in the full poem · notes
E6.36

Kharrad’s Mission to the Khan

Kharrad Barzin goes as envoy and wins the Khan’s favor with wise talk, but cannot shake his oath. Turning to the women’s quarters, he recruits a steward, befriends the despised old Turk Kulun, and earns the queen’s gratitude by curing her daughter’s fever.

  • E6.36.3
    Go to the Khan of Chin and there relateWhatever words this matter may dictate.
Khan of Chin (Bahram Chubin’s exile) named 1 time here · read the section in the full poem · notes
E6.42

The Khan Sends Tobarg after Gurdiyeh

Deserters bring word to the Khan, who sends Tobarg with six thousand Turks to bring Gurdiyeh back by persuasion or by force. In her brother’s armor she meets him unrecognized, hears the Khan’s new terms, challenges him, and kills him with her spear.

  • E6.42.27
    Amazed, he said, “The Khan of Chin chose you,From all the realm, as noble, wise, and true,
Khan of Chin (Bahram Chubin’s exile) named 1 time here · read the section in the full poem · notes

Where he appears

Named mentions by book, from the Universe Registry, the index behind this site, in the books where this Khan of Chin appears. Titles and epithets are not counted.
E6Khosrow Parviz3

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