Manuchehr (منوچهر)

Manuchehr is a Pishdadiyan king and the avenger of his grandfather, Iraj. Known for his just, 120-year reign, he establishes the golden age of Iranian rule after defeating the treacherous Turanian kings, Tur and Salm, who murdered his ancestor. Manuchehr is born to Iraj’s daughter (a union arranged by Fereydun) and is destined from birth to reclaim the throne and avenge Iraj. His reign is defined by the ongoing struggle against the Turanian forces of Tur and Salm, whom he kills in battle. During his reign, the war with Turan reaches a stalemate where Manuchehr is confined in Mazandaran. The conflict is settled by the heroic archer Arash the Archer, who shoots an arrow from Mount Damavand to determine the border. Manuchehr is the king under whom the legendary hero Sam (father of Zal) serves. Manuchehr died after a long and legendary reign of 120 years, passing the throne to his son, Nowzar.