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Saffarid dynasty
The Saffarids were a Persian dynasty from Sistan founded by Ya'qub ibn al-Layth, a coppersmith (saffar) turned military leader. Ya'qub conquered much of Iran and Afghanistan and marched on Baghdad before his death in 879. The Samanids and later the Ghaznavids reduced them to a local dynasty in Sistan.
Key facts
| Dates | 861 CE – 1003 CE |
|---|---|
| Region | Iran & Central Asia |
| Continent | Asia |
| Capital | Zaranj |
| Founder | Ya'qub ibn al-Layth al-Saffar |
| Religion(s) | Sunni Islam |
Note on dates: Wikipedia gives 861–1002/1003 for the main dynasty; a branch ruled locally in Sistan later.
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Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.