| Iran in the Shahnameh | |
|---|---|
| Shahnameh Countries | |
| Type | Ancient Country of BC |
| First period kings | Fereydun, Manuchehr Nowzar |
| Second kings of BC | Kay Kāvus Kay Khosrow |
Iran (Persian: ایران) is mentioned in the Shahnameh in the middle of Fereydoun Kingdom as a country or nation. Before the reign of Fereydoun, during the reigns of Zahhak, Jamshid, Tahmuras, and Keyumars the first Iran king, There is no word about Iran. The first of the term Iran is during the marriage of three sons of Fereydoun. In this sense, the name of Iran is from the period of Fereydoun reign.[1]