Sawashfan

Coin of Sawashfan

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.

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 son Torkasbatha.

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Preceded by
Askajamuk II
Ruler of Khwarazm
8th-century
Succeeded by
Torkasbatha


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