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Afrasiab, the Turanian king, is enraged when he discovers that his daughter Manizheh has fallen in love with Bizhan, an Iranian warrior. The enmity between the two nations makes this a forbidden love. Afrasiab puts Bizhan in chains and throws him into a dark pit. The all-powerful Iranian hero, Rustam, is notified and comes to rescue Bizhan. This scene depicts Rustam pulling at the rope to bring up the courageous warrior.
— Filiz Çakır Phillip
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