Awan-e-Khurasan

Awan-e-Khurasan (Persian: اعوان ءِ خراسان) is a historical region in modern-day eastern Iran and western Afghanistan, named after the Awan tribe which was one of the tribes living in the region.[1][2][3][4][5] It is a sub-region of Greater Khurasan region.

The region was strategically important due to its location on the ancient Silk Road trade route, which facilitated the exchange of goods and ideas between the East and West. Over the centuries, Awan-e-Khurasan was ruled by various empires and dynasties, including the Achaemenid Empire, the Sassanian Empire, the Arab Caliphate, the Mongol Empire, and the Timurid Empire.[5][3]

During the Islamic Golden Age, Awan-e-Khurasan became a center of learning and scholarship, with many prominent scholars and philosophers coming from the region. The city of Herat, in particular, became a major cultural center, with a thriving arts and literature scene.[5][2]

Today, the region continues to be home to a diverse array of ethnic groups and languages, and is known for its rugged terrain and rich cultural heritage. The Awan tribe, which once inhabited the region, has since spread to other parts of the world, including modern-day Pakistan,[1][5] where they played an important role in the region's history and culture.

References
  1. Muhammad al-Jayhani, Abu Nasr Muhammad ibn (1994). Tarikh-e-Sistan. Istituto italiano per il Medio ed Estremo Oriente. ISBN 9643050157.
  2. Haidar Dughlat, Mirza Muhammad. Tarikh-i-Rashidi (in Persian). Among the tribes who lived in Awan-e-Khurasan during the reign of Sultan Husayn Bayqara were the Banu Awan. They were known for their bravery and were often employed as soldiers.
  3. موسوی، مصطفی. «تاریخ جهانگشای» Archived 2011-12-06 at the Wayback Machine، دائرةالمعارف بزرگ اسلامی. بازبینی‌شده در ۲۰ نوامبر ۲۰۱۱. (in Persian)
  4. Juzjani, Minhaj-i Siraj (2019). Tabaqat-i Nasiri. Translated by Lees, W. Nassau. Gorgias Press. ISBN 9781617198168. Among the tribes of Khurasan under the rule of Sultan Mu'izz al-Din Ghiyath al-Din Muhammad bin Sam Ghori, there is a group called Awan who have been settled in the region of Khurasan since ancient times as overseers and settlers.
  5. Sirhindi, Yahya bin Ahmad (1932). Tarikh-e-Mubarak Shahi. Oriental Institute. OL 14259093M.
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