In the sixth year of the reign of Shah Abbas Zillu’llah-Safavi, one day, the court astrologer enters his presence and informs him of a great disaster. He tells the Shah that, seven days after the Nowruz festival, a coup will overthrow him, and his head will be severed. Frightened by this, Shah Abbas summons a council and instructs his ministers to find a way to avert this calamity. When no one can find a solution, Shah Abbas orders the execution of the astrologer. However, Zaman Khan argues that carrying out the order will not help, as the calamity will take the astrologer’s life with it. The Shah then retracts his order and asks the astrologer for a solution. The astrologer replies that, indeed, after seven days, disaster will befall the Safavid dynasty, and to prevent it, the Shah must be replaced by a fake ruler. When the disaster strikes, the fake ruler will be killed, and the real Shah will survive. The Shah, convinced by this idea, decides to place Yusuf Sarraci, a man known for his rebellions and turmoil in the city, on the throne. They do so...

Yusuf Sarraci ascends the throne, and justice is established in the land. However, after seven days, a rebellion breaks out, and Yusuf Sarraci is beheaded, while Shah Abbas returns to his rightful throne.