Nasten
Afghan king
About Nasten
Nasten was a king.
Nasten was a king, who ruled perhaps in the region of Afghanistan at the beginning of the Christian era. So far, he is only known from a single coin found in a coin hoard in Afghanistan. On this coin he is called in a Greek inscription Nasten, son of Xatran. The names seems to be Iranian. It has been suggested that he was a local, Parthian vassal king in this region.
Literature Osmund Bopearachchi: Nasten, a Hitherto Unknown Iranian Ruler in India, In: Studies In Silk Road Coins and Culture, The Institute of Silk Road Studies, Kamakura 1997
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Nasten?
Afghan king
When did Nasten die?
Nasten died in 200.
What was Nasten's occupation?
Nasten was a king.
What nationality was Nasten?
Nasten's recorded nationality: Bactria.
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