بخش 16
Prose Version
The armies of Iran and Turan clashed on the battlefield, raising dust and shedding blood. Afrasiyab, hearing of the losses including Sarkheh, was filled with grief and rage, tearing his clothes and lamenting. He rallied his troops, urging them to seek vengeance against the Iranians. The battle drums sounded, and the two armies engaged fiercely. Pilsam, a Turanian hero, challenged Rustam, hoping to defeat him and win Afrasiyab's favor and rewards. Pirhan tried to dissuade him, but Pilsam was determined. He fought bravely against Giv and Faramarz, breaking their weapons. Rustam, seeing Pilsam's prowess, realized he was a formidable opponent. Rustam engaged Pilsam, and after a fierce exchange, Rustam lifted Pilsam from his saddle with a spear and threw him into the heart of the Turanian army, killing him. The Turanians were disheartened, and the battle raged on with great slaughter on both sides. Rustam continued to dominate the field, and even Afrasiyab, seeing his standard, attacked Rustam but was defeated and forced to flee. The Iranians were victorious, and the Turanians retreated. Rustam returned to his camp, praised by his fellow warriors.