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Khan of Chin (Kamus war)خاقان چین

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The young Khan who leads the allied host for Afrasiab at Mount Hamavan; Rostam lassoes him from his white elephant.

In the poem
First at B13.18, Afrasiab Sends Aid to Piran; last at B14.19, Afrasiab Hears of His Army’s Defeat
Named
13 times, in 11 sections, counting only the books Khan of Chin (Kamus war) appears in
Same name
Khan of Chin (Anooshirvan’s time), Khan of Chin (Bahram Chubin’s exile), Khan of Chin (Bahram Goor’s time); see everyone named Khan of Chin
Pictures
9 panels · identity sheets

How we draw Khan of Chin (Kamus war)

The identity sheet the illustrator works from. Tap to open full size. More in the Art section.
Khan of Chin (Kamus war), identity sheet: Young ruler
Young ruler

In the pictures

Khan of Chin (Kamus war) in 9 woodcut panels of the illustrated poem, in story order. Tap one to see it with the couplets it illustrates.
Piran Kisses the Ground Before the KhanB13.19Piran Kisses the Ground Before the KhanThe Khan of Chin Rides Out to View HamavanB13.22The Khan of Chin Rides Out to View HamavanKamus Boasts Before Piran and the KhanB13.24Kamus Boasts Before Piran and the KhanThe Khan Examines Rostam's ArrowB13.28The Khan Examines Rostam's ArrowWeeping Troops before the Khan of ChinB14.1Weeping Troops before the Khan of ChinKamus's Kin Mourn in the Khan's PavilionB14.6Kamus's Kin Mourn in the Khan's PavilionShangul Rouses the Khan's CouncilB14.6Shangul Rouses the Khan's CouncilThe Elephant Line of Chin AdvancesB14.8The Elephant Line of Chin AdvancesThe Khan of Chin Lassoed from His ElephantB14.14The Khan of Chin Lassoed from His Elephant

In the poem’s own words

The 8 sections that name Khan of Chin (Kamus war) most often, with the summary from the Notes and the couplets that name Khan of Chin (Kamus war). Tap a couplet number to read it in the full poem.
B13.18

Afrasiab Sends Aid to Piran

A messenger announces that Afrasiab has sent a vast allied army: the Khan of Chin, Manshur, Kamus of Kashan and kings from Kashmir to the Slav lands. Piran rejoices and boasts that he will lay waste all Iran.

  • B13.18.10
    First comes the Khan of Chin with crown and throne,The earth his seat, the sky his crown, his own.
Khan of Chin (Kamus war) named 1 time here · read the section in the full poem · notes
B13.22

The Khan Surveys the Iranian Army

The Khan rides out on his elephants to view the Iranians and admires their courage, rebuking Piran for belittling them. Piran proposes resting and fighting in relays, but Kamus demands an all-out attack and the invasion of Iran, and the Khan agrees.

  • B13.22.2
    The Khan of Chin called Turan’s chieftains near,And spoke to wise Piran for all to hear:
Khan of Chin (Kamus war) named 1 time here · read the section in the full poem · notes
B13.30

Iran and Turan Prepare for Battle

The allied kings hold a war council by night and resolve on an all-out attack, the Khan refusing further delay. Rostam encourages the Iranians, promises spoils, and arms himself in mail, jowshan, Babr-e Bayan and helmet before mounting Rakhsh.

  • B13.30.12
    The Khan of Chin exclaimed: “No more delay;We must not linger as we did yesterday.
Khan of Chin (Kamus war) named 1 time here · read the section in the full poem · notes
B13.31

Kamus Slays Alva

The armies deploy, and Kamus rides out with his ox-headed gorz to challenge ‘the footman’. No Iranian chief will face him. Only Alva, Rostam’s spear-bearer, rides out, and Kamus unseats him with one thrust and tramples him to death.

  • B13.31.5
    The Khan of Chin stood center; sky was furled,And hoofbeats shook the darkened, trembling world.
Khan of Chin (Kamus war) named 1 time here · read the section in the full poem · notes
B14.3

Houman Bears the Khan’s Message

Houman, in disguise, asks Rostam his name. Rostam will not give it, but names his terms: the surrender of all who are guilty of Siavash’s blood, from Garsivaz to the sons of Viseh. Shaken, Houman gives a false name and learns that Rostam wants to see Piran.

  • B14.3.60
    Before Manshur, the Khan of Chin, and allTuranian warriors gathered at his call.”
Khan of Chin (Kamus war) named 1 time here · read the section in the full poem · notes
B14.6

Turan’s Counsel before Battle

Piran warns his kinsmen and the Khan that Rostam has come for vengeance, while the kin of Kamus and Chingish swear to burn Sistan. Shangul, king of Hind, mocks the fear of ‘one Sagzi’ and promises to lead the attack. Houman foresees disaster.

  • B14.6.84
    The nobles and the Khan of Chin acclaimedThe king of Hind whose fiery courage flamed.
Khan of Chin (Kamus war) named 1 time here · read the section in the full poem · notes
B14.9

Rostam Rebukes Piran

Shangul rides out under an Indian parasol, and Piran takes heart, telling Houman to stay out of Rostam’s sight. Piran tells Rostam his terms were refused. Rostam denounces his treachery, and Piran, promising to reconsider, returns to his lines still bent on war.

  • B14.9.8
    Behind the Khan of Chin now hold your stance,Two hundred riders waiting to advance.
Khan of Chin (Kamus war) named 1 time here · read the section in the full poem · notes
B14.11

Rostam Puts Shangul to Flight

Shangul challenges ‘the Sagzi’. Rostam, stung, unhorses him with one spear-thrust, but his men carry him off unhurt. Shangul warns that no one can face Rostam alone, so the Khan orders a mass attack, and Rostam cuts through Chin’s left wing. Piran fears Afrasiab’s anger.

  • B14.11.17
    With careworn face, he wept in grief and pain,And sought the Khan of Chin across the plain.
  • B14.11.23
    “Surround him; close upon him, every side,And take his life,” the Khan of Chin then cried.
  • B14.11.37
    Then Piran told the Khan of Chin that day,“Rostam is a raging lion in the fray.
Khan of Chin (Kamus war) named 3 times here · read the section in the full poem · notes
All 11 sections that name Khan of Chin (Kamus war)
  1. B13.18 Afrasiab Sends Aid to Piran
  2. B13.22 The Khan Surveys the Iranian Army
  3. B13.30 Iran and Turan Prepare for Battle
  4. B13.31 Kamus Slays Alva
  5. B14.3 Houman Bears the Khan’s Message
  6. B14.6 Turan’s Counsel before Battle
  7. B14.9 Rostam Rebukes Piran
  8. B14.11 Rostam Puts Shangul to Flight
  9. B14.13 Rostam Slays Gahar of Gahan
  10. B14.14 The Khan Is Taken Prisoner
  11. B14.19 Afrasiab Hears of His Army’s Defeat

On the maps

Story maps that show Khan of Chin (Kamus war) or tell a part of the story that names Khan of Chin (Kamus war).
B13.9–B13.26The Siege of Mount Hamavan and the Gathering of the WorldB14.1–B14.16The Grand Coalition: The Great Battle with the Khan of Chin

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.
B13Mount Hamavan and the Kamus Campaign4B14The Great Battle with the Khan of Chin9

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