Note 149 — Chapter III
Edward Rehatsek translation
This was a very unusual condescension on the part of the monarch, even though in honour of his own sons. The common practice (in Persia) is for the sháh to send a deputation the distance of two days’ journey to meet and welcome any distinguished visitors. The deputation is called istikbál, and those sent, písh váz, openers of the way. A day’s journey is twenty miles.