Arghush Farhadan
King of Gilan
About Arghush Farhadan
Arghush Farhadan (Middle Persian: Āghosh Vehādhān) was a legendary king of Gilan, who lived during the time of the Kayanian king of Iran, Kay Khosrow. He was one of the commanders of the latter during the war against the Turanian king Afrasiab, and along with Gostaham, invaded Khwarazm and defeated Afrasiab's brother, Garsivaz, and his son, Sheda.
The rulers of Gilan, including the Ziyarid king Mardavij, claimed to be descended from Arghush.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Frequently asked questions
Who was Arghush Farhadan?
king of Gilan
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Arghush Farhadan. https://biography.guide/arghush-farhadan/
MLA: "Arghush Farhadan." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/arghush-farhadan/.
Chicago: "Arghush Farhadan." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/arghush-farhadan/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:33 UTC