New NaqqaliKhan of Chin (Bahram Goor’s time)خاقان چین
The Khan who invades Iran and is surprised by Bahram Goor at Kashmihan.
- In the poem
- First at D10.13, Bahram Weds the Daughters of Noble Barzin; last at D10.23, Bahram Instructs His Officials
- Named
- 3 times, in 3 sections, counting only the books Khan of Chin (Bahram Goor’s time) appears in
- Same name
- Khan of Chin (Anooshirvan’s time), Khan of Chin (Bahram Chubin’s exile), Khan of Chin (Kamus war); see everyone named Khan of Chin
How we draw Khan of Chin (Bahram Goor’s time)
In the poem’s own words
Bahram Weds the Daughters of Noble Barzin
Bahram rides to the sea with elephants, hawks and cheetahs. His black falcon Toghri carries off a crane; following its bells he finds Barzin’s garden and three harping daughters, drinks, and asks for all three as brides. Later he transfixes a mating pair of Gur-e-Khars with one shaft.
- D10.13.13The Khan of Chin had sent that bird of grace,With throne and crown, where garnets found their place.
The Khan of Chin Invades Iran
Word spreads that Bahram neglects his frontiers, and the Khan of Chin invades. The nobles rage while the Shah keeps hunting and secretly arms. He leaves Narsi as regent and rides toward Azargashasp, and the frightened nobles send the Khan a letter of submission.
- D10.19.45“Send someone to the Khan of Chin,” they said,“Before his plundering troops bring further dread.
Bahram Instructs His Officials
At a feast Bahram dictates a long edict to his officials: justice for the oppressed, seven years without taxes, relief for debtors, schooling for children. Heralds carry it through the provinces, and spring is proclaimed a holiday. He then sends Narsi to govern Khorasan.
- D10.23.15One noble lord, the Khan of Chin, I bound,Who ruled with crown and signet, world-renowned.
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