Paygan-salar
The Pāygān-sālār were commanders of the infantry units (paygan) within the Sassanid armies. The Paygan-salar were very respected and trustworthy men, they would be guarded by the elite Dailamites.
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| Armed forces and units |
| Ranks |
| Defense lines |
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The Paygān-Sālārs may have also acted as warden of prisons.
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