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The word mahar denotes a present made to, or a portion settled on, the wife at or before marriage. Nimroz is that part of Persia which comprehends the provinces of Sijistan and Mikran, towards the south-east. The man, commonly called "maund," a measure of weight, about eighty pounds avoirdupois.

The Khakán therefore withdrew his hospitable services, and the abandoned king was compelled to seek another place of refuge. Melancholy and afflicted, Afrásiyáb penetrated through wood and desert, and entered the province of Mikrán, whither he was followed by Kai-khosráu and his army.

He then quitted Mikrán, but his followers had fallen off to a small number and to whatever country or region he repaired for rest and protection, none was given, lest the vengeance of Kai-khosráu should be hurled upon the offender.

Rustem having received the highest acknowledgments of his merit, took leave, and returned to his father Zál at Zábulistán. Suddenly an ardent desire arose in the heart of Káús to survey all the provinces and states of his empire. He wished to visit Túrán, and Chín, and Mikrán, and Berber, and Zirra.