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) or Askas or Arsakes is a major figure in the 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 trusted commander, Ashkash played a significant role in leading the army during Kay Khosrow's campaign against Turan, which was aimed at avenging the death of Siyavash.