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Administrative title in the Sasanian Empire From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Ostandar or Ustandar was an administrative title wielded by provincial governors under the Sasanian Empire.[1] They governed the royal lands, known as the ostan.[2] The title was later assumed by the Baduspanids of Ruyan, starting with Shahriyar III ibn Jamshid (r. 937–949).[1]
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