| Shahnam I of Aldegar | |||||
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Most Glorious Ruler of the House of Pesuna Divine Emperor of the He Dynasty Shah of the Aldegarians Celestial Emperor of Indrala King of Baltusia Prince of Luthori Guardian of the Sacred Fire Light of the Ezadi Head of the Warriors | |||||
 A stylised drawing of Shahnam I | |||||
| Aldegarian Head of State | |||||
| Reign | 23rd January 4138- 13th October 4147 | ||||
| Ascension | 23rd January 4138 | ||||
| Predecessor | Tutak Esfahani | ||||
| Successor | Bardiya III | ||||
| Shah of the Aldegarians (Guardian of the Sacred Fire, Light of the Ezadi, Head of Warriors) | |||||
| Reign | 23rd January 4138- 13th October 4147 | ||||
| Ascension | 23rd January 4138 | ||||
| Predecessor | Bardiya II of Aldegar | ||||
| Successor | Bardiya III | ||||
| Most Glorious Ruler of the House of Pesuna | |||||
| Reign | 6th June 4123- 13th October 4147 | ||||
| Ascension | 6th June 4123 | ||||
| Predecessor | Gorgin VI of Pesuna | ||||
| Successor | Bardiya III | ||||
| Divine Emperor of the He Dynasty (Celestial Emperor of Indrala, King of Baltusia, Prince of Luthori) | |||||
| Reign | 6th June 4123- 13th October 4147 | ||||
| Ascension | 6th June 4123 | ||||
| Predecessor | Gorgin I of Indrala | ||||
| Successor | None | ||||
| Born |
12 February 4080 Aldegaria, Kemoku, Aldegar | ||||
| Died |
13 October 4147 Aldegaria, Kemoku, Aldegar | ||||
| Wife | Rashiya Samareh Pahlavi | ||||
| Issue |
Bardiya III Shahnam, Prince of Kemoku Shahbanu, Princess of Polran | ||||
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| Royal House | House of Pesuna | ||||
| Father | Gorgin Bardiya Pesuna | ||||
| Mother | Shahla Faraneh Ardeshir | ||||
| Religion | Yazdism | ||||
| Occupation | Shah | ||||
Shahnam I (Shahnam Bardiya Gorgin Pesuna, 12 February 4080 - 13 October 4147) was Shah of Aldegar from 23 January 4138 until his death on 13 October 4147. Prior to his ascension to the throne under the Aldegarian National Party, Shahnam was the leader of the House of Pesuna, a historic Aldegarian noble family.
Early life[]
Shahnam was born during a time when Aldegar was ruled as a republic, with royal and noble families often persecuted by the administration. He was the son of Gorgin Pesuna, his predecessor as the leader of the House of Pesuna, and his second cousin Shahla Ardeshir. Shahnam was the first Aldegarian Shah from the House of Pesuna. In spite of this, the House of Pesuna was able to retain popularity among the general population. In particular, the Pesunas were maintained by a small group of wealthy supporters who ensured that nobody within the family needed to seek employment thus providing them with a certain distinction.
Reign[]
Shahnam was recognised as Shah following the success of the Aldegarian National Party who contested elections on a firmly pro-Shah platform, being led by the noted historian Tutak Esfahani. Shortly after their election, the ANP commissioned an enquiry to determine for certain who was the rightful heir to the throne- Shahnam was chosen.
Shahnam controversially used the title 'Divine Emperor of the He Dynasty' as well as several others which came with it. Whether or not he was the legitimate heir to these titles or whether he should use them even if he is, is a matter of debate. In particular his insistence on using 'King of Baltusia' prompted an international stand-off between Aldegar and Baltusia.