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King of Hind among Afrasiab’s allies at Mount Hamavan; Rostam unhorses him with a single spear-thrust.

In the poem
First at B13.18, Afrasiab Sends Aid to Piran; last at B14.21, Afrasiab Hears of Rostam’s Coming
Named
25 times, in 12 sections, counting only the books Shangul (king of Hind, Kamus war) appears in
Same name
Shangul (king of Hind, Bahram Goor’s time); see everyone named Shangul
Pictures
4 panels · identity sheets

How we draw Shangul (king of Hind, Kamus war)

The identity sheet the illustrator works from. Tap to open full size. More in the Art section.
Shangul (king of Hind, Kamus war), identity sheet: Mature king
Mature king

In the pictures

Shangul (king of Hind, Kamus war) in 4 woodcut panels of the illustrated poem, in story order. Tap one to see it with the couplets it illustrates.
The Khan of Chin Rides Out to View HamavanB13.22The Khan of Chin Rides Out to View HamavanShangul Rouses the Khan's CouncilB14.6Shangul Rouses the Khan's CouncilRostam Rebukes Piran on the FieldB14.9Rostam Rebukes Piran on the FieldRostam Unhorses Shangul with One ThrustB14.11Rostam Unhorses Shangul with One Thrust

In the poem’s own words

The 8 sections that name Shangul (king of Hind, Kamus war) most often, with the summary from the Notes and the couplets that name Shangul (king of Hind, 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.

  • B13.18.25
    From Sagzar comes brave Garcha in the van;From Hind comes Shangul with his fighting clan.
  • B13.18.36
    I will send out Shangul, Tus himself to face;Then gird my waist and rob Iran of breath and grace.
Shangul (king of Hind, Kamus war) named 2 times 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.

  • B13.22.22
    Kamus went forward, Manshur at his side,Biward, wise Shangul, and the Khan in pride.
  • B13.22.50
    Then Shangul, Hind’s great king, shall come with me;We will bear our standard toward the height we see.
Shangul (king of Hind, Kamus war) named 2 times here · read the section in the full poem · notes
B13.26

The Coming of Rostam

Rostam arrives by night. Gudarz and the chiefs weep as they tell him of the slain and describe the huge enemy army and the fearsome Kamus. Rostam mourns, reflects on the fickleness of the world and vows vengeance.

  • B13.26.39
    They spoke of fierce Kamus and Chin’s high lord,Manshur, Shangul, and all their warrior horde.
Shangul (king of Hind, Kamus war) named 1 time here · read the section in the full poem · notes
B13.27

Iran and Turan Set Their Battle Lines

Houman spots Rostam’s dragon banner and warns Piran, but Kamus scoffs. The allied army deploys around the Khan’s elephants. Rostam views the vast enemy from the mountain, marvels, and orders the Iranian advance, sparing the exhausted Rakhsh.

  • B13.27.18
    No Khan, Kamus, nor Shangul will remain,Nor Turan’s warriors standing on the plain.”
Shangul (king of Hind, 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.

  • B13.30.5
    Shamiran of Shakn, Shangul of Hind,Kundur of Saklab, and the king of Sind.
Shangul (king of Hind, 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.

  • B14.3.43
    Shangul and Chin’s great Khan shall not survive,Nor one of Turan’s warrior kin alive.
Shangul (king of Hind, 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.

  • B14.6.61
    Then Shangul said, “Exalted one, why speakAt such great length? What answer do you seek?
  • B14.6.82
    The army heard Shangul’s words, fierce and bold;Young grew the hearts of men already old.
  • B14.6.88
    Piran told all that brave Shangul had said,And how the troops had pledged to fight instead.
Shangul (king of Hind, Kamus war) named 6 times 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.

  • B14.11.1
    Shangul came forth before the ranks and cried,“I conquer lions; battle is my pride.
  • B14.11.3
    When Shangul’s voice reached Rostam, from his placeHe looked across the ranks and saw his face.
  • B14.11.7
    He came to Shangul, calling out in scorn:“You low-born wretch, of shameful lineage born!
Shangul (king of Hind, Kamus war) named 7 times here · read the section in the full poem · notes
All 12 sections that name Shangul (king of Hind, Kamus war)
  1. B13.18 Afrasiab Sends Aid to Piran
  2. B13.22 The Khan Surveys the Iranian Army
  3. B13.26 The Coming of Rostam
  4. B13.27 Iran and Turan Set Their Battle Lines
  5. B13.30 Iran and Turan Prepare for Battle
  6. B14.3 Houman Bears the Khan’s Message
  7. B14.5 Piran Comes before Rostam
  8. B14.6 Turan’s Counsel before Battle
  9. B14.8 The Battle Lines Are Drawn
  10. B14.9 Rostam Rebukes Piran
  11. B14.11 Rostam Puts Shangul to Flight
  12. B14.21 Afrasiab Hears of Rostam’s Coming

On the maps

Story maps that show Shangul (king of Hind, Kamus war) or tell a part of the story that names Shangul (king of Hind, 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 ChinB14.21–B14.28Puladvand and Afrasiab’s Flight

Where he appears

Named mentions by book, from the Universe Registry, the index behind this site, in the books where this Shangul appears. Titles and epithets are not counted.
B13Mount Hamavan and the Kamus Campaign7B14The Great Battle with the Khan of Chin18

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