Aswaran
| Aswaran | |
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| Country | Sasanian Empire |
| Allegiance | Shahanshah, Eran-spahbed |
| Branch | Sasanian army |
| Type | Heavy cavalry |
| Equipment | Lance, bow and arrows, sword, and less commonly dart, mace, and axe |
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The Aswārān (singular aswār), also spelled Asbārān and Savaran, was a cavalry force that formed the backbone of the army of the Sasanian Empire. They were provided by the aristocracy, were heavily armored, and ranged from archers to cataphracts.