Shamshir Khani

“Shamshir Khani” is a Persian prose abridgment of Firdosi’s Shahnameh, also known as “Tarikh-i-Dilgusha-i-Shamshir Khani,” which translates to "The Delightful History of Swordsmanship." This text explores the significance of this abridgment, focusing on the most celebrated stories from the Shahnameh.

Kind

artefact

Date

1063 CE