Sawashfan (died 8th-century) was the ruler of the Afrighid dynasty of Khwarezm during the 8th century. He was the son and successor of Askajamuk II.
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He is one of the few Afrighid rulers whose coins have been identified. The coin shows a bust of Sawashfan to the left, while it shows him on horseback to the right. Sawashfan is known in Chinese sources as Shao-she-fien, where he in 751 is reportedly said to have requested help from the Tang dynasty. Sawashfan was later succeeded by his grandson Azkajwar-Abdallah.
References
edit- Bosworth, C. E. (1984). "ĀL-E AFRĪḠ". Encyclopaedia Iranica, Vol. I, Fasc. 7. pp. 743–745. Retrieved 9 May 2021.
- Nerazik, E. E.; Bulgakov, P. G. (1996). Litvinsky, B. A. (ed.). Khwarizm. Vol. III: The crossroads of civilizations: A.D. 250 to 750. Paris: UNESCO Publishing. pp. 207–231 [207, 224]. ISBN 978-92-3-103211-0. Retrieved 9 May 2021.
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