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Sakastan (Sasanian province)

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Sakastan Sakasthana or Sakasthan is a term indicating certain regions of the South Asia where the Scythians or Sakas settled around 100 BC. Sakastan region includes southern Afghanistan; Punjab, NWFP, and Sindh provinces of Pakistan; Northern Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Punjab states of India.

Sakastan is a new term, in the sense used here, that was promoted by supporters of Khalistan. Its use on the internet dates back to 1998.