Farighunids
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An Iranian dynasty that ruled Guzgan (modern-day northern Afghanistan) in the late 9th, 10th and early 11th centuries. They were ultimately absorbed into the Ghaznavid Empire.
Establishment
- January 751: In the 7th and 8th century it was the residence of the Malik of Guzganan, last Kushanian remnants, which was then under the control of the Farighunid, a native dynasty.
Chronology
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1. Conquests of Mahmud
Expansion during the rule of Mahmud of the Ghaznavids.
- January 1011: When Farighunid Abu'l-Nasr died in around 1010, Muhammad of Ghazni took over the rule of Guzgan, even though Abu'l-Nasr had left a son, Hasan.
2. Further events (Unrelated to Any War)
- January 801: Ahmad b. Farighun was the first known ruler of the Farighunid dynasty in Jowzjan in 800. The Farighunids were a local dynasty that ruled over the region during the medieval period.
- January 866: In 865, the Saffarid dynasty leader invaded Bamyan, Balkh, Badghis, and Ghor. These territories were predominantly ruled by Buddhist tribal chiefs before being conquered in the name of Islam.
Disestablishment
- January 1011: When Farighunid Abu'l-Nasr died in around 1010, Muhammad of Ghazni took over the rule of Guzgan, even though Abu'l-Nasr had left a son, Hasan.