Illustration from the Shahnama of Shah Tahmasp I Siyawus enthroned in his palace at Balkh. The figures wear early 16th century Iranian dress. Previous Next Siyawus (Siyavush) the son of Shah Kay Kawus (Kavus), enthroned in his palace at Balkh, discusses the terms of a treaty with the son of the ruler of Turan, while Rustam looks on from the left. At the same time the Turanians, under the firm control of a major domo, parade their gifts before Siyawus. Back to the smaller image of Siyawus (Siyavush) enthroned in his palace at Balkh, from the Shahnama of Shah Tahmasp Back to the Shahnama of Shah Tahmasp I |
