Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi
Author Abu'l Qasim Firdausi Iranian
Calligrapher Kamal al-Din bin Ibrahim Iranian
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In a battle between the Iranians and Turanians the heroic Rustam lifts Afrasiab, the leader of Turan, from his saddle by the girdle which breaks and the foeman escapes.
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![Front Inside Cover Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi, Abu'l Qasim Firdausi (Iranian, Paj ca. 940/41–1020 Tus), Ink, opaque watercolor, silver, and gold on paper](/Rodan/dist/img/1x1-d7dcde.gif)
![Ill. bird design below list of Persian kings at end of Preface. Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi, Abu'l Qasim Firdausi (Iranian, Paj ca. 940/41–1020 Tus), Ink, opaque watercolor, silver, and gold on paper](/Rodan/dist/img/1x1-d7dcde.gif)
![Illuminated title-piece to the Shah-namah. Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi, Abu'l Qasim Firdausi (Iranian, Paj ca. 940/41–1020 Tus), Ink, opaque watercolor, silver, and gold on paper](/Rodan/dist/img/1x1-d7dcde.gif)
![King Kaiumars, the first in the line of Persian kings. Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi, Abu'l Qasim Firdausi (Iranian, Paj ca. 940/41–1020 Tus), Ink, opaque watercolor, silver, and gold on paper](/Rodan/dist/img/1x1-d7dcde.gif)
![Jamshid, the ruler of the Golden Age, on his throne. Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi, Abu'l Qasim Firdausi (Iranian, Paj ca. 940/41–1020 Tus), Ink, opaque watercolor, silver, and gold on paper](/Rodan/dist/img/1x1-d7dcde.gif)
![Dahhak, tyrant of Babylon and Arabia, from whose shoulders serpents grew, and whose cruel sway over Persia lasted a thousand years. Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi, Abu'l Qasim Firdausi (Iranian, Paj ca. 940/41–1020 Tus), Ink, opaque watercolor, silver, and gold on paper](/Rodan/dist/img/1x1-d7dcde.gif)
![Faridun enthroned (?) Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi, Abu'l Qasim Firdausi (Iranian, Paj ca. 940/41–1020 Tus), Ink, opaque watercolor, silver, and gold on paper](/Rodan/dist/img/1x1-d7dcde.gif)
![Iraj, the son of Faridun, slain by his own brothers Salm and Tur. Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi, Abu'l Qasim Firdausi (Iranian, Paj ca. 940/41–1020 Tus), Ink, opaque watercolor, silver, and gold on paper](/Rodan/dist/img/1x1-d7dcde.gif)
![King Minuchihr on his throne. Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi, Abu'l Qasim Firdausi (Iranian, Paj ca. 940/41–1020 Tus), Ink, opaque watercolor, silver, and gold on paper](/Rodan/dist/img/1x1-d7dcde.gif)
![Zal is restored by the fabulous bird Simurgh to his father Sam. Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi, Abu'l Qasim Firdausi (Iranian, Paj ca. 940/41–1020 Tus), Ink, opaque watercolor, silver, and gold on paper](/Rodan/dist/img/1x1-d7dcde.gif)
![Zal woos the beautiful Rudabah. Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi, Abu'l Qasim Firdausi (Iranian, Paj ca. 940/41–1020 Tus), Ink, opaque watercolor, silver, and gold on paper](/Rodan/dist/img/1x1-d7dcde.gif)
![Birth of the hero Rustam. The fabulous bird Simurgh appears with help. Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi, Abu'l Qasim Firdausi (Iranian, Paj ca. 940/41–1020 Tus), Ink, opaque watercolor, silver, and gold on paper](/Rodan/dist/img/1x1-d7dcde.gif)
![Kai Ka'us attempts to fly to heaven by fastening young eagles to his throne. Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi, Abu'l Qasim Firdausi (Iranian, Paj ca. 940/41–1020 Tus), Ink, opaque watercolor, silver, and gold on paper](/Rodan/dist/img/1x1-d7dcde.gif)
![Rustam in combat kills Suhrab, being unaware that he is slaying his own son. Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi, Abu'l Qasim Firdausi (Iranian, Paj ca. 940/41–1020 Tus), Ink, opaque watercolor, silver, and gold on paper](/Rodan/dist/img/1x1-d7dcde.gif)
![Siawush sends a message to Afrasiab of Turan by Sangah of Shavaran. Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi, Abu'l Qasim Firdausi (Iranian, Paj ca. 940/41–1020 Tus), Ink, opaque watercolor, silver, and gold on paper](/Rodan/dist/img/1x1-d7dcde.gif)
![Gurwi son of Zirah puts to death Siawush, whom he has captured, and causes the blood to be caught in a basin to send to King Ka'us of Iran. Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi, Abu'l Qasim Firdausi (Iranian, Paj ca. 940/41–1020 Tus), Ink, opaque watercolor, silver, and gold on paper](/Rodan/dist/img/1x1-d7dcde.gif)
![Kai Khusrau sitting in state. Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi, Abu'l Qasim Firdausi (Iranian, Paj ca. 940/41–1020 Tus), Ink, opaque watercolor, silver, and gold on paper](/Rodan/dist/img/1x1-d7dcde.gif)
![Farud in battle slays Zarasp, the son of Tus. Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi, Abu'l Qasim Firdausi (Iranian, Paj ca. 940/41–1020 Tus), Ink, opaque watercolor, silver, and gold on paper](/Rodan/dist/img/1x1-d7dcde.gif)
![Battle between Gudarz, his followers and Piran of Turen. Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi, Abu'l Qasim Firdausi (Iranian, Paj ca. 940/41–1020 Tus), Ink, opaque watercolor, silver, and gold on paper](/Rodan/dist/img/1x1-d7dcde.gif)
![The Ruler of China taken prisoner by Rustam with his lasso. Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi, Abu'l Qasim Firdausi (Iranian, Paj ca. 940/41–1020 Tus), Ink, opaque watercolor, silver, and gold on paper](/Rodan/dist/img/1x1-d7dcde.gif)
![The ruler of China taken prisoner by Rustam with his lasso. Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi, Abu'l Qasim Firdausi (Iranian, Paj ca. 940/41–1020 Tus), Ink, opaque watercolor, silver, and gold on paper](/Rodan/dist/img/1x1-d7dcde.gif)
![The Demon Akwan Div throws Rustam into the sea. Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi, Abu'l Qasim Firdausi (Iranian, Paj ca. 940/41–1020 Tus), Ink, opaque watercolor, silver, and gold on paper](/Rodan/dist/img/1x1-d7dcde.gif)
![Conventional scene between lovers at the close of the first subdivision of the work. Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi, Abu'l Qasim Firdausi (Iranian, Paj ca. 940/41–1020 Tus), Ink, opaque watercolor, silver, and gold on paper](/Rodan/dist/img/1x1-d7dcde.gif)
![Illuminated title-piece to the second subdivision beginning with the story of Bizhan and Manizhah. Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi, Abu'l Qasim Firdausi (Iranian, Paj ca. 940/41–1020 Tus), Ink, opaque watercolor, silver, and gold on paper](/Rodan/dist/img/1x1-d7dcde.gif)
![Rustam rescues Bizhan from the well. Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi, Abu'l Qasim Firdausi (Iranian, Paj ca. 940/41–1020 Tus), Ink, opaque watercolor, silver, and gold on paper](/Rodan/dist/img/1x1-d7dcde.gif)
![Rustam in battle with Afrasiab of Turan. Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi, Abu'l Qasim Firdausi (Iranian, Paj ca. 940/41–1020 Tus), Ink, opaque watercolor, silver, and gold on paper](/Rodan/dist/img/1x1-d7dcde.gif)
![Killing of Pilsam by Rustam. Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi, Abu'l Qasim Firdausi (Iranian, Paj ca. 940/41–1020 Tus), Ink, opaque watercolor, silver, and gold on paper](/Rodan/dist/img/1x1-d7dcde.gif)
![Battle between Barzu, the grandson of Rustam, and Afrasiab of Turan. Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi, Abu'l Qasim Firdausi (Iranian, Paj ca. 940/41–1020 Tus), Ink, opaque watercolor, silver, and gold on paper](/Rodan/dist/img/1x1-d7dcde.gif)
![Human slain by Bizhan. Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi, Abu'l Qasim Firdausi (Iranian, Paj ca. 940/41–1020 Tus), Ink, opaque watercolor, silver, and gold on paper](/Rodan/dist/img/1x1-d7dcde.gif)
![The Turanian leader Piran killed by Gudarz in combat. Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi, Abu'l Qasim Firdausi (Iranian, Paj ca. 940/41–1020 Tus), Ink, opaque watercolor, silver, and gold on paper](/Rodan/dist/img/1x1-d7dcde.gif)
![King Khusrau of Iran slays Shidah of Turan in combat. Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi, Abu'l Qasim Firdausi (Iranian, Paj ca. 940/41–1020 Tus), Ink, opaque watercolor, silver, and gold on paper](/Rodan/dist/img/1x1-d7dcde.gif)
![Battle between Kai Khusrau and Afrasiab. Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi, Abu'l Qasim Firdausi (Iranian, Paj ca. 940/41–1020 Tus), Ink, opaque watercolor, silver, and gold on paper](/Rodan/dist/img/1x1-d7dcde.gif)
![Khusrau kills Garsiwaz and likewise Afrasiab as the latter comes out of the water. Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi, Abu'l Qasim Firdausi (Iranian, Paj ca. 940/41–1020 Tus), Ink, opaque watercolor, silver, and gold on paper](/Rodan/dist/img/1x1-d7dcde.gif)
![Conventional scene of lovers at close of second subdivision. Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi, Abu'l Qasim Firdausi (Iranian, Paj ca. 940/41–1020 Tus), Ink, opaque watercolor, silver, and gold on paper](/Rodan/dist/img/1x1-d7dcde.gif)
![Illuminated title-piece to third subdivision, beginning with the reign of Gushtasp. King Gushtasp sits on his throne. Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi, Abu'l Qasim Firdausi (Iranian, Paj ca. 940/41–1020 Tus), Ink, opaque watercolor, silver, and gold on paper](/Rodan/dist/img/1x1-d7dcde.gif)
![Gushtasp throws his son, Isfandiyar, into prison. Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi, Abu'l Qasim Firdausi (Iranian, Paj ca. 940/41–1020 Tus), Ink, opaque watercolor, silver, and gold on paper](/Rodan/dist/img/1x1-d7dcde.gif)
![Isfandiyar kills a wolf on the first stage of his seven adventures and a lion and lioness on the second stage. Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi, Abu'l Qasim Firdausi (Iranian, Paj ca. 940/41–1020 Tus), Ink, opaque watercolor, silver, and gold on paper](/Rodan/dist/img/1x1-d7dcde.gif)
![Isfandiyar kills a dragon on the third stage of his seven adventures. Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi, Abu'l Qasim Firdausi (Iranian, Paj ca. 940/41–1020 Tus), Ink, opaque watercolor, silver, and gold on paper](/Rodan/dist/img/1x1-d7dcde.gif)
![Isfandiyar kills a sorceress, the fourth stage of his seven adventures. Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi, Abu'l Qasim Firdausi (Iranian, Paj ca. 940/41–1020 Tus), Ink, opaque watercolor, silver, and gold on paper](/Rodan/dist/img/1x1-d7dcde.gif)
![Isfandiyar kills the Simurgh on the fifth stage of his seven adventures. Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi, Abu'l Qasim Firdausi (Iranian, Paj ca. 940/41–1020 Tus), Ink, opaque watercolor, silver, and gold on paper](/Rodan/dist/img/1x1-d7dcde.gif)
![Isfandiyar kills Gurgsar of Turan on the seventh stage of his seven adventures. Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi, Abu'l Qasim Firdausi (Iranian, Paj ca. 940/41–1020 Tus), Ink, opaque watercolor, silver, and gold on paper](/Rodan/dist/img/1x1-d7dcde.gif)
![Rustam slays Isfandiyar with a two-pronged arrow shot into his eyes. Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi, Abu'l Qasim Firdausi (Iranian, Paj ca. 940/41–1020 Tus), Ink, opaque watercolor, silver, and gold on paper](/Rodan/dist/img/1x1-d7dcde.gif)
![Funeral of Isfandiyar. Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi, Abu'l Qasim Firdausi (Iranian, Paj ca. 940/41–1020 Tus), Ink, opaque watercolor, silver, and gold on paper](/Rodan/dist/img/1x1-d7dcde.gif)
![Rustam, near death, transfixes his half-brother, Shaghad, through a tree. Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi, Abu'l Qasim Firdausi (Iranian, Paj ca. 940/41–1020 Tus), Ink, opaque watercolor, silver, and gold on paper](/Rodan/dist/img/1x1-d7dcde.gif)
![Faramarz executed by Bahman. Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi, Abu'l Qasim Firdausi (Iranian, Paj ca. 940/41–1020 Tus), Ink, opaque watercolor, silver, and gold on paper](/Rodan/dist/img/1x1-d7dcde.gif)
![Alexander over the corpse of Darius III, who has been slain by his own faithless vizirs. Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi, Abu'l Qasim Firdausi (Iranian, Paj ca. 940/41–1020 Tus), Ink, opaque watercolor, silver, and gold on paper](/Rodan/dist/img/1x1-d7dcde.gif)
![Alexander on the throne of Persia. Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi, Abu'l Qasim Firdausi (Iranian, Paj ca. 940/41–1020 Tus), Ink, opaque watercolor, silver, and gold on paper](/Rodan/dist/img/1x1-d7dcde.gif)
![Battle between Alexander and the Porus of India. Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi, Abu'l Qasim Firdausi (Iranian, Paj ca. 940/41–1020 Tus), Ink, opaque watercolor, silver, and gold on paper](/Rodan/dist/img/1x1-d7dcde.gif)
![Khidr, the Sage of Eternal Youth, at the Fountain of Life (part of the legend of Alexander. Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi, Abu'l Qasim Firdausi (Iranian, Paj ca. 940/41–1020 Tus), Ink, opaque watercolor, silver, and gold on paper](/Rodan/dist/img/1x1-d7dcde.gif)
![Alexander returning from China. Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi, Abu'l Qasim Firdausi (Iranian, Paj ca. 940/41–1020 Tus), Ink, opaque watercolor, silver, and gold on paper](/Rodan/dist/img/1x1-d7dcde.gif)
![Story of Ardawan and Ardashir. Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi, Abu'l Qasim Firdausi (Iranian, Paj ca. 940/41–1020 Tus), Ink, opaque watercolor, silver, and gold on paper](/Rodan/dist/img/1x1-d7dcde.gif)
![Ardawan put to death by Ardashir. Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi, Abu'l Qasim Firdausi (Iranian, Paj ca. 940/41–1020 Tus), Ink, opaque watercolor, silver, and gold on paper](/Rodan/dist/img/1x1-d7dcde.gif)
![Ardashir Babagan on the throne. Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi, Abu'l Qasim Firdausi (Iranian, Paj ca. 940/41–1020 Tus), Ink, opaque watercolor, silver, and gold on paper](/Rodan/dist/img/1x1-d7dcde.gif)
![Shapur Dhu'l-Aktaf II, the Sasanian King (309-379 AD). Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi, Abu'l Qasim Firdausi (Iranian, Paj ca. 940/41–1020 Tus), Ink, opaque watercolor, silver, and gold on paper](/Rodan/dist/img/1x1-d7dcde.gif)
![Shah Yazdagird on his throne. Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi, Abu'l Qasim Firdausi (Iranian, Paj ca. 940/41–1020 Tus), Ink, opaque watercolor, silver, and gold on paper](/Rodan/dist/img/1x1-d7dcde.gif)
![Bahram Gur hunting with his mistress, Fitnah, 'Mischief', transfixed the gazelle's hoof to its ear by an arrow, as proof of his skill in archery. Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi, Abu'l Qasim Firdausi (Iranian, Paj ca. 940/41–1020 Tus), Ink, opaque watercolor, silver, and gold on paper](/Rodan/dist/img/1x1-d7dcde.gif)
![Shah Yazdagird killed by the kick of a horse. Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi, Abu'l Qasim Firdausi (Iranian, Paj ca. 940/41–1020 Tus), Ink, opaque watercolor, silver, and gold on paper](/Rodan/dist/img/1x1-d7dcde.gif)
![Bahram Gur congratulated on ascending the throne. Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi, Abu'l Qasim Firdausi (Iranian, Paj ca. 940/41–1020 Tus), Ink, opaque watercolor, silver, and gold on paper](/Rodan/dist/img/1x1-d7dcde.gif)
![Bahram Gur as king. Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi, Abu'l Qasim Firdausi (Iranian, Paj ca. 940/41–1020 Tus), Ink, opaque watercolor, silver, and gold on paper](/Rodan/dist/img/1x1-d7dcde.gif)
![Story of Bahram Gur and the chief of the village, who mastered a lion. Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi, Abu'l Qasim Firdausi (Iranian, Paj ca. 940/41–1020 Tus), Ink, opaque watercolor, silver, and gold on paper](/Rodan/dist/img/1x1-d7dcde.gif)
![Story of Bahram Gur and the jeweler whose daughter he took as a spouse. Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi, Abu'l Qasim Firdausi (Iranian, Paj ca. 940/41–1020 Tus), Ink, opaque watercolor, silver, and gold on paper](/Rodan/dist/img/1x1-d7dcde.gif)
![Bahram Gur kills a dragon. Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi, Abu'l Qasim Firdausi (Iranian, Paj ca. 940/41–1020 Tus), Ink, opaque watercolor, silver, and gold on paper](/Rodan/dist/img/1x1-d7dcde.gif)
![Mazdak, the Heretic, executed by Anushirwan. Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi, Abu'l Qasim Firdausi (Iranian, Paj ca. 940/41–1020 Tus), Ink, opaque watercolor, silver, and gold on paper](/Rodan/dist/img/1x1-d7dcde.gif)
![Conventional scene of lovers at the end of the third subdivision. Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi, Abu'l Qasim Firdausi (Iranian, Paj ca. 940/41–1020 Tus), Ink, opaque watercolor, silver, and gold on paper](/Rodan/dist/img/1x1-d7dcde.gif)
![Ill. title-piece to the fourth subdivision, beginning with the reign of Amushirwan. Amushirwan the Just on the throne. Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi, Abu'l Qasim Firdausi (Iranian, Paj ca. 940/41–1020 Tus), Ink, opaque watercolor, silver, and gold on paper](/Rodan/dist/img/1x1-d7dcde.gif)
![The origin of the game of chess. Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi, Abu'l Qasim Firdausi (Iranian, Paj ca. 940/41–1020 Tus), Ink, opaque watercolor, silver, and gold on paper](/Rodan/dist/img/1x1-d7dcde.gif)
![Battle between Gav and Talhand, the latter is slain on the back of his elephant. Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi, Abu'l Qasim Firdausi (Iranian, Paj ca. 940/41–1020 Tus), Ink, opaque watercolor, silver, and gold on paper](/Rodan/dist/img/1x1-d7dcde.gif)
![Battle between Bahram Chubin and Sawah-Shah, and the death of the latter. Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi, Abu'l Qasim Firdausi (Iranian, Paj ca. 940/41–1020 Tus), Ink, opaque watercolor, silver, and gold on paper](/Rodan/dist/img/1x1-d7dcde.gif)
![Bahram Chubin sits on the throne of Ctesiphon. Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi, Abu'l Qasim Firdausi (Iranian, Paj ca. 940/41–1020 Tus), Ink, opaque watercolor, silver, and gold on paper](/Rodan/dist/img/1x1-d7dcde.gif)
![Death of Bahram Chubin by the hand of Kalun. Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi, Abu'l Qasim Firdausi (Iranian, Paj ca. 940/41–1020 Tus), Ink, opaque watercolor, silver, and gold on paper](/Rodan/dist/img/1x1-d7dcde.gif)
![Khusrau, out hunting, meets Shirin. Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi, Abu'l Qasim Firdausi (Iranian, Paj ca. 940/41–1020 Tus), Ink, opaque watercolor, silver, and gold on paper](/Rodan/dist/img/1x1-d7dcde.gif)
![King Khusrau and the minstrel Barbad, who, unknown to the King, sang hidden between two cypress branches and thus became the court bard. Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi, Abu'l Qasim Firdausi (Iranian, Paj ca. 940/41–1020 Tus), Ink, opaque watercolor, silver, and gold on paper](/Rodan/dist/img/1x1-d7dcde.gif)
![Khusrau Parwiz slain by Mir Hurmazd. Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi, Abu'l Qasim Firdausi (Iranian, Paj ca. 940/41–1020 Tus), Ink, opaque watercolor, silver, and gold on paper](/Rodan/dist/img/1x1-d7dcde.gif)
![Yazdagard III on the throne. Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi, Abu'l Qasim Firdausi (Iranian, Paj ca. 940/41–1020 Tus), Ink, opaque watercolor, silver, and gold on paper](/Rodan/dist/img/1x1-d7dcde.gif)
![Yazdagard III assassinated by a miller, by order of Mahwi Suri. Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi, Abu'l Qasim Firdausi (Iranian, Paj ca. 940/41–1020 Tus), Ink, opaque watercolor, silver, and gold on paper](/Rodan/dist/img/1x1-d7dcde.gif)
![Bizhan, the Turk, tortures and kills Mahwi Suri in revenge for Yazdagard's murder. Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi, Abu'l Qasim Firdausi (Iranian, Paj ca. 940/41–1020 Tus), Ink, opaque watercolor, silver, and gold on paper](/Rodan/dist/img/1x1-d7dcde.gif)
![Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi, Abu'l Qasim Firdausi (Iranian, Paj ca. 940/41–1020 Tus), Ink, opaque watercolor, silver, and gold on paper](/Rodan/dist/img/1x1-d7dcde.gif)
![Back Inside Cover Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi, Abu'l Qasim Firdausi (Iranian, Paj ca. 940/41–1020 Tus), Ink, opaque watercolor, silver, and gold on paper](/Rodan/dist/img/1x1-d7dcde.gif)
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![Back Cover Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi, Abu'l Qasim Firdausi (Iranian, Paj ca. 940/41–1020 Tus), Ink, opaque watercolor, silver, and gold on paper](/Rodan/dist/img/1x1-d7dcde.gif)
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In a battle between the Iranians and Turanians the heroic Rustam lifts Afrasiab, the leader of Turan, from his saddle by the girdle which breaks and the foeman escapes.
Dahhak, tyrant of Babylon and Arabia, from whose shoulders serpents grew, and whose cruel sway over Persia lasted a thousand years.
Gurwi son of Zirah puts to death Siawush, whom he has captured, and causes the blood to be caught in a basin to send to King Ka'us of Iran.
Illuminated title-piece to third subdivision, beginning with the reign of Gushtasp. King Gushtasp sits on his throne.
Isfandiyar kills a wolf on the first stage of his seven adventures and a lion and lioness on the second stage.
Bahram Gur hunting with his mistress, Fitnah, 'Mischief', transfixed the gazelle's hoof to its ear by an arrow, as proof of his skill in archery.
Ill. title-piece to the fourth subdivision, beginning with the reign of Amushirwan. Amushirwan the Just on the throne.