| |
|---|---|
| Shahnameh Men | |
| Name | Ashkash |
| Nickname | of seven heroes |
| Banner | Leopard |
| Other Information | |
| Well known | General of Kuch and Baloch Army |
| Attendance at | Davazdah Rokh, Makran and Turan Battles |
| Wars | Davazdah Rokh War Great Kay Khosrow War |
| Family members | |
| Father | Farhadan |
| Nationality | Iran |
Ashkash(Persian: اشکَش [Ashˈkash]) or Askas or Arsakes is a major figure in the Shahnameh. He is introduced by Ferdowsi as the general of Kay Khosrow's army.[1][2]
He is depicted as an Iranian hero from the Kayanian dynasty, tasked by Kay Khosrow to govern Makran. As a trusted commander, Ashkash played a significant role in leading the army during Kay Khosrow's campaign against Turan, which was aimed at avenging the death of Siyavash.[3]
- ^ van Zutphen, Elisabeth Zutphen, Marjolijn, Marjolijn (2014). Farāmarz, the Sistāni Hero Texts and Traditions of the Farāmarznāme and the Persian Epic Cycle. Brill. p. 421,419. ISBN 9789004268289.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ "AŠKAŠ". Encyclopædia Iranica.
- ^ Bashiri, Iraj (1994). Firdowsi's Shahname 1000 Years After. Supreme Soviet of Tajikistan. p. 143 & 38.