The Last Duel

Sohrāb is a legendary warrior from the Shahnameh, or the Tales of Kings by Ferdowsi in the tragedy of Rostam and Sohrab. He was the son of Rostam, who was an Iranian warrior. Sohrāb, after knowing his origin, finding out his father is Rostam, decides to first conquer Iran and then Turan and put his father on the royal throne of both countries. Afrasiab the king of Turan, After finding out about Sohrāb's intention, sent him with an army to the borders of Iran. Kikavus, the king of Iran, after finding out about this campaign, sends Rostam to the battle front to deal with it. He was slain at a young age by his father Rostam. Rostam only found out he was his son after fatally wounding him in ...View all