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Shahnameh Quest

Shahnameh Quest

Written by: Rug Entertainment
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Hosted by Arsalan Akhavan, Shahnameh Quest is a journey through the Persian Book of Kings, one story at a time. Featuring accessible retellings in English, with occasional commentary and bonus episodes.

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Episodes
  • Spotlight: Qaran, Son of Kaveh the Blacksmith

    Spotlight: Qaran, Son of Kaveh the Blacksmith
    Jun 14 2026

    Arsalan shines a spotlight on Qaran, the fierce and loyal warrior who has defended Iran from invaders and honourably carried forward the legacy of his father, Kaveh the Blacksmith.
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    4 mins
  • Commentary: The Pishdadian Dynasty

    Commentary: The Pishdadian Dynasty
    Jun 7 2026

    Arsalan marks the approaching end of the Pishdadian dynasty, reflecting on the significance of the Shahnameh's first lineage of kings and the transition that lies ahead.

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    3 mins
  • King Zaav & the Famine That Ended a War

    King Zaav & the Famine That Ended a War
    May 31 2026

    Arsalan retells King Zaav's brief reign and how a devastating famine unites the warring sides behind a common cause for peace, bringing about the conclusion to the first Turanian invasion of Iran.
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    8 mins
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