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darayدرای

da-RAHY

A bell, especially the Indian bell carried in processions.

In the poem
First at A8.22, Zal Returns to Kabul, Sahm and Rudabeh; last at C3.3, Kay Khosrow Sends Gudarz against Turan
Named
21 times, in 20 sections
Main stories
B13 Mount Hamavan and the Kamus Campaign (4); B6 The Folly of Kay Kavus (3); B14 The Great Battle with the Khan of Chin (3)

In the poem’s own words

The 8 sections that name daray most often, with the summary from the Notes and the couplets that name daray. Tap a couplet number to read it in the full poem.
A8.22

Zal Returns to Kabul, Sahm and Rudabeh

Zal returns to Sahm, who tells him of his pact with Sindokht. Father and son ride to Kabul, where Mehrab welcomes them. Zal and Rudabeh marry amid weeks of feasting. Afterwards Sahm gives Zal the rule of Sistan and marches against the Gorgasaran.

  • A8.22.20
    He bade the bell and Indian daray sound,And had the pavilion curtains opened round.
daray named 1 time here · read the section in the full poem · notes
A9.5

Rostam Proudly Writes His Father

Rostam reports his victory and the fortress’s immense treasure to Zal. Zal replies with delight, sends thousands of camels for the spoil and orders the fort burned. Rostam sets Mount Sepand ablaze and returns to a joyful welcome from his parents.

  • A9.5.35
    The karnay, cymbal, horn, and daray rang;Through every street the loud reception sang.
daray named 1 time here · read the section in the full poem · notes
B1.6

Nohzar’s Third Battle with Afrasiab

In the third battle Shapur falls and Nohzar retreats into the fortress of Dehestan. When Afrasiab sends Kurukhan to seize the royal women in Pars, Gharan and the chiefs slip away by night against the Shah’s wishes, and Gharan kills Barman on the road.

  • B1.6.3
    Like raging sea, Turan came rolling near;Horn and Indian daray rang loud and clear.
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B1.10

Zal Comes to Mehrab’s Aid

Zal comes to Kabul and announces himself by shooting three arrows into the enemy camp at night. Next day he kills Khazarvan with his father’s ox-headed gorz and Kulbad with an arrow. Shamasas flees, only to run into Gharan, and escapes with a handful of men.

  • B1.10.15
    Within the city koust and karnay cried,Bells and the Indian daray rang beside.
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B2.3

Zal Leads Iran against Afrasiab

Zal leads the army out of Zabul in spring, and Afrasiab camps at Khar of Rey. With the armies two farsangs apart, Zal tells his counselors that an army needs a king, and names the one a Mobad has revealed: Kay Qobad, of Fereydoon’s line.

  • B2.3.2
    The koust resounded, karnays split the sky,And elephants bore Indian daray high.
daray named 1 time here · read the section in the full poem · notes
B5.11

Kavus Returns to Iran

Kavus returns in triumph and opens his treasuries. He loads Rostam with gifts and grants him Nimruz by charter before Rostam rides home to Zal. He then makes Tus commander of the army, gives Isfahan to Gudarz, and rules in feasting and justice.

  • B5.11.26
    The city shone; daray, koust, karnay rang,And from the crowded streets the echoes sprang.
daray named 1 time here · read the section in the full poem · notes
B6.1

Kavus Wars with Hamavaran

Kavus tours his empire from Turan and Chin to Makran, defeats the king of Barbar, receives homage at Mount Kaf and feasts with Rostam in Zabul. When Mesr and Sham rebel, he crosses the sea and defeats the allied kings; Hamavaran submits.

  • B6.1.21
    Sanj, daray, and karnay sounded clear,Their brazen voices loud for all to hear.
daray 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.

  • B13.27.40
    Deck elephants with zang and daray bright;Let karnay thunder through the world with might.
  • B13.27.50
    The zang and Indian daray rang around;Men’s hearts rose to their mouths before the sound.
daray named 2 times here · read the section in the full poem · notes
All 20 sections that name daray
  1. A8.22 Zal Returns to Kabul, Sahm and Rudabeh
  2. A9.5 Rostam Proudly Writes His Father
  3. B1.6 Nohzar’s Third Battle with Afrasiab
  4. B1.10 Zal Comes to Mehrab’s Aid
  5. B2.3 Zal Leads Iran against Afrasiab
  6. B5.11 Kavus Returns to Iran
  7. B6.1 Kavus Wars with Hamavaran
  8. B6.4 Afrasiab Invades Iran
  9. B6.5 Rostam’s Message to Hamavaran
  10. B11.5 The Mustering of the Pahlevans
  11. B12.12 The Death of Forood
  12. B12.22 The Turanians Defeat the Iranians
  13. B13.10 The Turanians Use Sorcery
  14. B13.14 The Iranians Make a Night-Attack, Tus, Giv, Rohham Are Surrounded but Are Saved
  15. B13.27 Iran and Turan Set Their Battle Lines
  16. B14.12 Rostam Battles Sava
  17. B14.25 Rostam Wrestles Puladvand
  18. B14.27 Rostam’s Return to Court
  19. C1.6 Rostam Returns to Iran
  20. C3.3 Kay Khosrow Sends Gudarz against Turan

On the maps

A8.22Zal Returns to Kabul, Sahm and RudabehA9.5Rostam Proudly Writes His FatherB6.1The Hamavaran Sea-War and Kavus's Captivity

Where the name appears

Named mentions by book, from the Universe Registry, the index behind this site. Titles and epithets are not counted.
A8The Story of Zal and Rudabeh1A9The Birth and Early Feats of Rostam; Manuchehr’s Closing Counsel1B1The Crisis after Manuchehr2B2Garshasp and the Transition to Kayanian Kingship1B5The Seven Labors of Rostam1B6The Folly of Kay Kavus3B11Kay Khosrow’s Kingship1B12Forood and the Snowstorm Campaign2B13Mount Hamavan and the Kamus Campaign4B14The Great Battle with the Khan of Chin3C1Rostam and the Div Akvan1C3The Battle of the Twelve Rukhs1

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