Sasan (Apraca)

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Sasan (45-50 CE) was an Indo-Scythian king, and the nephew of Aspavarma, whom he succeeded.[1] As indicated by coins hoards and overstrikes, Sasan is thought to have been a contemporary of Kujula Kadphises and Mujatria.[2]

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

  1. ^ Indo-Greek and Indo-Scythian Coinage, Volumes 7 à 9, Michael Mitchiner, Hawkins Publications, 1976, p.721
  2. ^ Dating and locating Mujatria and the two Kharahostes, Joe Cribb, p.29