Character · The Shahnameh · Volume III

Poorandokhtپوراندخت

poo-rahn-DOKHT

A woman of royal blood who rules Iran justly for six months.

In the poem: First at E9.4, The Reign of Poorandokht
Named: 2 times, in 1 section
Main stories: E9 The Years of Chaos (2)
Plates: Vol III: I, Vol III: IX

Genealogical plate: The Sasanian Succession — Volume III, Plate I: The Sasanian Succession. Tap to open the genealogies.

In the poem’s own words

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E9.4

The Reign of Poorandokht

Poorandokht takes the throne, promising to keep the nobles together, enrich the poor and drive out the foe. She has Pirooz Khosrow bound to an unbroken colt and dragged to death, rules mildly for six months, then sickens and dies.

E9.4.1
Poorandokht was her name; when she ascended,To heal the realm her royal care extended.
E9.4.19
Poorandokht ruled the world with gentle hand;No harsh wind lifted dust across the land.

Poorandokht named 2 times here · read the section in the full poem · notes