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Farn-Sasan
3rd century Indo-Parthian King of Sakastan / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Farn-Sasan was the last king of the Indo-Parthian Kingdom, ruling the region of Sakastan approximately from 210 to 226. Literary sources makes no mention of him, and he is only known through the coins he issued. He was defeated in 226 by the Sasanian ruler Ardashir I (r. 224–242), which marked the end of Indo-Parthian rule.
Quick Facts King of the Indo-Parthian Kingdom, Reign ...
Farn-Sasan | |
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King of Kings | |
![]() Bronze coin of Farn-Sasan. He is depicted on the obverse, while the reverse depicts a fire altar | |
King of the Indo-Parthian Kingdom | |
Reign | 210–226 |
Predecessor | Unknown |
Successor | Ardashir I (Sasanian Empire) |
Died | 226 |
House | House of Gondophares |
Father | Adur-Sasan |
Religion | Zoroastrianism |
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