Hossein Gholi Mosta'ān, a prominent Iranian writer in the half of the 20th century, excelled as a Feuilleton (Serial-story) writer. Among his preferred styles was the historical novel, drawing inspiration from Ḥabīb al-siyar fī akhbār afrād al-bashar comprehensive general history. Completed by Khandamir in 930 AH, Ḥabīb al-Siyar 's work spans historical events from antiquity to the author's contemporary era. This article, employing a descriptive-analytical approach and utilizing library data, explores the impact of Ḥabīb al-Siyar's work on Mosta'ān's historical narratives. Research findings reveal Mosta'ān's fidelity to the time and place details from Ḥabīb al-Siyar text while introducing alterations to the narrative logic. Deviating from Ḥabīb al-Siyar's approach, Mosta'ān emphasizes emotional connections between characters, infusing a romantic quality into his stories. Drawing inspiration from Ḥabīb al-Siyar's characterizations, Mosta'ān introduces changes, adding romantic dimensions to the characters. Through these creative adaptations, Mosta'ān artfully presents romanticized accounts of Iran's historical events, inviting readers to perceive Iranian history in a new light through his unique artistic lens.