Place · The Shahnameh · Volumes I, II, III

Amolآمل

ah-MOL

A city in Tabaristan, south of the Caspian.

In the poem: First at A6.1, Fereydoon Gains the Throne; last at E10.5, Yazdegard Withdraws to Khorasan
Named: 18 times, in 14 sections
Main stories: B1 The Crisis after Manuchehr (5); E6 Khosrow Parviz (4); A6 The First Kings: Fereydoon (1)

In the poem’s own words

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

A6.1

Fereydoon Gains the Throne

Fereydoon takes the throne on the first day of Mehr and founds the feast of Mehrgan, then reigns justly for five centuries. His mother Faranak gives thanks with secret alms and sends him royal gifts, and he tours his lands before settling at Kus.

A6.1.45
From Amol toward Tammisheh then he came,And reached the grove that bore a famous name.

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A8.11

Manuchehr Hears of Zal and Rudabeh

Manuchehr learns of the match and fears that a child of Zahhak’s line may one day threaten the throne. He sends his son Nohzar to summon Sahm, who feasts the prince and rides for court, where the Shah’s army turns out to greet him.

A8.11.33
From Sari and from Amol rose a sound,Like boiling seas that shook the country round.

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B1.2

Pashang Hears of Manuchehr’s Death

Hearing that Manuchehr is dead and Nohzar’s rule is faltering, Pashang of Turan resolves to avenge Tur and Salm. He summons his son Afrasiab, who eagerly takes command, although his brother Aghriras counsels caution.

B1.2.45
Drive all the army toward Amol with cheer,Ride over grass and flowers bright and clear.

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B1.12

Zal Hears of Nohzar’s Death

The Iranians mourn Nohzar and Zal vows vengeance. The captives at Sari beg Aghriras for help, and he promises to withdraw if an Iranian force approaches. Keshvad rides from Zabul, Aghriras pulls back, and Zal welcomes the freed nobles.

B1.12.46
From Amol I will turn and leave the fray,Though knowingly I bring my name dismay.”
B1.12.51
From Amol toward Rey his ranks will make way,And leave the road unbarred for us that day.
B1.12.59
From Zabul warriors rode with arms in hand,Toward Amol, a battle-seeking band.

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B1.13

Aghriras Is Slain by His Brother

Afrasiab rebukes Aghriras for sparing the captives, and when his brother answers with a plea for mercy, he cuts him in two. Zal marches to avenge Aghriras, and the two armies fight for two weeks near Khar of Rey.

B1.13.1
From Amol back to Rey Aghriras came,The king learned all and held his deeds to blame:

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B3.3

Afrasiab Goes to His Father

Afrasiab returns to Pashang and blames him for the war. He describes Rostam’s terrifying strength, lists the Turanian champions lost, confesses the shame of killing Aghriras, and urges his father to make peace and keep to Fereydoon’s old frontiers.

B3.3.53
On one stands Keshvad, golden-helmed and bold,Who broke the force at Amol’s gates of old.

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E6.45

Gostaham Rebels and Weds Gurdiyeh

Hearing that Khosrow has killed his brother Bandvi, Gostaham raises the north in revolt and lives off raids. Gurdiyeh reaches him with her warriors after her flight from Chin. Yalan-sina sounds her out, and she agrees to marry Gostaham because he is Iranian.

E6.45.2
He marched through Sari, Amol, on his way,With all his gathered force in full array.
E6.45.10
He reached Amol’s old hills, and in the shadeOf cooling trees his army’s camp was made.

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E6.46

Gurdiyeh Is Moved to Slay Gostaham

Khosrow and Gordvi devise a letter promising Gurdiyeh marriage, provinces and honor if she will bury her husband. Gordvi’s wife carries it to the elm wood. With five helpers Gurdiyeh smothers Gostaham in the dark, then arms, shows the chiefs the royal letter, and wins them.

E6.46.4
A spy returned from Amol to my hall,And made the matter plain before us all.”
E6.46.8
The Shah said, “I have sent great troops to fight,And take revenge on Amol’s mountain height.

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All 14 sections that name Amol