Sasan (Apraca)
| Sasan | |
|---|---|
| Apracha King (Gāndhārī: Apacaraja) | |
| Reign | 1st century (45-50 CE) |
| Predecessor | Aspavarma |
| House | Apracharajas |
| Dynasty | Apracha |
| Religion | Buddhism |
Sasan (Kharosthi: 𐨯𐨯 Sa-sa, Sasa;[1] 45-50 CE) was an Indo-Scythian king, and the nephew of Aspavarma, whom he succeeded.[2] As indicated by coins hoards and overstrikes, Sasan is thought to have been a contemporary of Kujula Kadphises and Mujatria.[3]
He ruled in the Bajaur area of modern Pakistan, and is considered one of the Apraca rulers. He is essentially known through his coins.
References
- ^ Coins of the Sakas, The Numismatic Chronicle and Journal of the Numismatic Society Third Series, Vol. 10 (1890), pp. 103-172.
- ^ Indo-Greek and Indo-Scythian Coinage, Volumes 7 à 9, Michael Mitchiner, Hawkins Publications, 1976, p.721
- ^ Dating and locating Mujatria and the two Kharahostes, Joe Cribb, p.29
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