بخش 3
Prose Version
The King of Hamaveran was distressed and sought a way to deal with Kay Kavus. After a week, on the eighth morning, he sent a messenger to Kay Kavus, inviting him to the city as a guest, claiming it would honor Hamaveran. This was a trap to capture Kavus and prevent him from demanding tribute. Sudabeh, the daughter of the King of Hamaveran, knew her father's intentions and warned Kay Kavus not to go, predicting treachery at the feast. Kavus, however, did not believe her and went to the party with his warriors. The city of Shahah was decorated, and Kavus was welcomed with scattered jewels and saffron. He was seated on a golden throne and feasted for a week. The King of Hamaveran served him personally to lull him into security. Meanwhile, the King of Hamaveran had plotted with the Berbers. One night, the Berber army arrived, and together they captured Kay Kavus and his commanders (Gudarz, Giv, Tus). The King imprisoned them in a fortress on a high mountain. Sudabeh, seeing her husband's plight, tore her clothes and wept, condemning her father's treachery. She declared she would stay with Kavus even in prison. Her father, enraged, sent her to the fortress as well, where she served and comforted Kavus. With the King captured, the Iranian army returned to Iran leaderless. News spread, and chaos ensued. Afrasiyab raised a massive army and attacked Iran. After three months of fighting, the Arabs were defeated by the Turks. Iran was devastated, and many were enslaved. Refugees fled to Zabolistan to seek help from Rustam. They lamented the ruin of Iran and pleaded for his aid. Rustam wept for Iran and vowed to drive the Turks out and rescue Kay Kavus once he located him.