Ashkash
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|---|---|
| Shahnameh Men | |
| Name | Ashkash |
| Nickname | of seven heroes |
| Banner | Leopard |
| Other Information | |
| Well known | General of Kuch and Baloch Army |
| Attendance at | Davazdah Rokh, Makran and Turan Battles |
| Wars | Davazdah Rokh War Great Kay Khosrow War |
| Family members | |
| Father | Farhadan |
| Nationality | Iran |
Ashkash (Persian: اشکَش [Ashˈkash], Balochi: آسکَشّ), also known as Askas or Arsakes, is a major figure in the epic poem Shahnameh. He is introduced by Ferdowsi as the general of Kay Khosrow's army.
He is depicted as an Iranian hero from the Kayanian dynasty, tasked by Kay Khosrow to govern Makran. As a commander, Ashkash played led the army during Kay Khosrow's campaign against Turan to avenge the death of Siyavash.