Indo-Scythian king 45-50 CE, and the nephew of Aspavarma, to whom he succeeded.
Sasan
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Indo-Scythian king 45-50 CE, and the nephew of Aspavarma, to whom he succeeded.
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Sasan (45-50 CE) was an Indo-Scythian king, and the nephew of Aspavarma, whom he succeeded. As indicated by coins hoards and overstrikes, Sasan is thought to have been a contemporary of Kujula Kadphises and Mujatria.
He ruled in the Bajaur area of modern Pakistan, and is considered one of the Apraca rulers. He is essentially known through his coins.