Sasan (Apraca)

Summary

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]

Sasan
Apracha King
(Gāndhārī: Apacaraja)
Reign1st century (45-50 CE)
PredecessorAspavarma
HouseApracharajas
DynastyApracha
ReligionBuddhism

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 edit

  1. ^ Coins of the Sakas, The Numismatic Chronicle and Journal of the Numismatic Society Third Series, Vol. 10 (1890), pp. 103-172.
  2. ^ Indo-Greek and Indo-Scythian Coinage, Volumes 7 à 9, Michael Mitchiner, Hawkins Publications, 1976, p.721
  3. ^ Dating and locating Mujatria and the two Kharahostes, Joe Cribb, p.29
Sasan (Apraca)
Regnal titles
Preceded by Apracharaja
45-50 CE
Succeeded by
Unknown