Abarshahr

Abarshahr was a satrapy (province) of the Sassanid Empire. The population was supported by the Hari river, which was used for irrigation. Strabo cited the regions abundant wine-production. Cities in the region were Candac, Artacauan, and Apameia, and Pushang (founded by Shapur I), among others. The capital was a vital point of administration and of communications toward Bactria, India, and Sagistan. The region was involved in the Indian and Chinese trade.^[1] Its governor bore the unique title of kanarang.

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Coordinates: 37°45′37″N 45°58′37″E / 37.76017°N 45.977039°E / 37.76017; 45.977039