Lohurásp

Family: Irán · Role: commander · First appears: The Expedition of Gúdarz · Part 1

When Kai-khosráu appointed Lohurásp to oppose Shydah’s force, he gave him eight thousand horsemen and asked Rustem to counsel the young, inexperienced commander. Later, Kai-khosráu chose him as successor to the throne, saying he had instructed and brought him up with paternal care; Rustem and Zál had supported his claim. Lohurásp had four sons: Ardshír and Shydasp by the daughter of Kai-káús, and Gushtásp and Zarír by another woman.

When Gushtásp left home, Lohurásp sent Zarír after him to bring him back, then later sent him searching again; Zarír returned without finding his brother. After learning that Gushtásp was his son, Lohurásp placed a golden chair of royalty beside his own, gave him the crown, and the people pledged their allegiance. He also sent Zarír as his ambassador to the king of Rúm. Soon afterwards, Lohurásp relinquished his authority and retired to a life of prayer near Balkh. When he was gravely ill, Zerdusht restored him to health; later, in the battle with Kahram, Lohurásp was among the slain. Isfendiyár called him his grandsire and named Arjásp as his murderer.