Completed in the 10th century, almost two-thirds of this work deals with the age of heroes ending with Alexander's conquest. Covering centuries of history and legends, from the beginning of the Empire to the death of Rustem, it was intended to unite [*] Persians. Taking 30 years to complete, it is credited with reviving Persian in an era of Arabic dominance. For 10 points—name this "royal epic" by
Completed in the 10th century, almost two-thirds of this work deals with the age of heroes ending with Alexander's conquest. Covering centuries of history and legends, from the beginning of the Empire to the death of Rustem, it was intended to unite [*] Persians. Taking 30 years to complete, it is credited with reviving Persian in an era of Arabic dominance. For 10 points—name this "royal epic" by Hakim Ferdowsi, the national epic of Iran .
Completed in the 10th century, almost two-thirds of this work deals with the age of heroes ending with Alexander's conquest.
Shah-nameh or The Book of Kings [accept The Epic of Kings on early buzz]