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The Saffarids
Saffarid power emerged in Sistan. Its history has several phases; the end of its first expansion does not mark the end of every branch.
From the ninth century, with later branches
How to explore this period
Read the sources with attention to author, date and evidence. Regional branches may have different time boundaries.
Connect government, succession, towns, architecture, trade, art and everyday life. A ruler does not represent the whole population.
Sources and further reading
Content reviewed: 19 October 2026
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