Aswaran

The Aswārān (singular aswār), also spelled Asbārān and Savaran, was a cavalry force that formed the backbone of the army of the Sasanian Empire. They were provided by the aristocracy, were heavily armored, and ranged from archers to cataphracts.

This article is about the Cavalry military units of Iran's ancient Sasanian Empire. For Iran's modern-day mounted police, see ASVARAN.
Aswaran
Historical re-enactment of an aswaran cataphract
CountrySassanian Empire
AllegianceShahanshah, Eran-spahbed
BranchSasanian army
TypeHeavy cavalry
EquipmentLance, bow and arrows, sword, and less commonly dart, mace, and axe
Military of the
Sasanian Empire
Armed forces and units
Ranks
Defense lines
Conflicts
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