Saffarids

Saffarids was a state in Iran (Middle East) that lasted from 861 to 1003 CE, about 142 years. Its people spoke Iranian languages (Median, Persian, Parthian, Scythian, Sogdian, Pashto, Kurdish).

Dynasty founded by Ya'qub the coppersmith of Sistan, who conquered most of Iran and marched on Baghdad. His court was among the first to favour poetry in New Persian.

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Facts

Dates: 861 to 1003 CE
Duration: 142 years
Type: State
Region: Iran, Middle East
Language family: Iranian
Capital: Zarang

Neighbours in Middle East

Byzantine Empire 395 to 1453 CE
Abbasid Caliphate 750 to 1258 CE
Zaydi Imamate of Yemen 897 to 1918 CE
Khazar Khaganate c. 650 to 969 CE
Bagratid Armenia 885 to 1045 CE
Buyids 934 to 1062 CE
Sharifate of Mecca 967 to 1925 CE
Bavandids 651 to 1349 CE
Shirvanshahs 861 to 1538 CE
Ibadi Imamate of Oman c. 751 to 1154 CE

Elsewhere in the world at the same time

Republic of Venice c. 697 to 1797 CE, Europe
Byzantine Empire 395 to 1453 CE, Europe
Swahili city-states c. 800 to 1700 CE, Central and Southern Africa
Ghana Empire (Wagadu) c. 300 to 1200 CE, North and West Africa
Holy Roman Empire 962 to 1806 CE, Europe
Kingdom of Aksum c. 100 to 940 CE, North and West Africa
Srivijaya c. 650 to 1377 CE, Southeast Asia
Khmer Empire 802 to 1431 CE, Southeast Asia
Tiwanaku c. 400 to 1000 CE, South America
Chola Empire 848 to 1279 CE, South Asia

Questions

When did Saffarids exist?

861 to 1003 CE, about 142 years.

Where was Saffarids?

Iran, in Middle East. Its capital was Zarang.

What language did Saffarids speak?

Iranian. This family includes Median, Persian, Parthian, Scythian, Sogdian, Pashto, Kurdish.