Sayed Kayan

Sayed Kayan is a position of leadership amongst the Ismaili community of northern Afghanistan. The Ismaili community in Baghlan Province is led by a family of Sayeds (claimed descendants of the Islamic prophet Mohammed) hailing from the village of Kayan.

Leadership

Among the notable figures to hold the title of Sayed Kayan: Nadir Khan(the real Sayed Kayan)

Sayed Haroon Naderi grandson of said shah Nasser naderi


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