Afrig (died 4th century) was the Iranian founder of the Afrighid dynasty of Khwarazm. He is said to have built a fortress known as Fil or Fir near his capital in Kath. Not much more is known about him; he was later succeeded by his son Baghra.

Afrig
Born
Afrig
Died4th century
Notable work

References

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  • Bosworth, C. E. (1984). "ĀL-E AFRĪḠ". Encyclopaedia Iranica, Vol. I, Fasc. 7. pp. 743–745. Retrieved 9 May 2021.
  • Fedorov, Michael; Kuznetsov, Andrew (2011). "On some previously unknown Khwarazmian drachms and the names of rulers on them". Iran: Journal of the British Institute of Persian Studies. 49. Taylor & Francis: 79–88. JSTOR 41431230.
Preceded by Ruler of Khwarazm
305–4th-century
Succeeded by