- Period:
- 750 CE – present
- Region:
- Oğuz eli — Bozok (Boz Ok)
- Type:
- boy
One of the 24 Oghuz tribes. The **Karamanids** (by tradition) and, in Iran, the **Afsharid dynasty / Nader Shah** descend from it; the Avşars of Çukurova and the Taurus are renowned. Meaning: "agile, hunter, obedient".
Frequently asked questions
- What was Avşar (Afşar)?
- Bozok — branch of Yıldız Han · Ongun (totem bird): Booted eagle.
- When did Avşar (Afşar) exist?
- 750 CE – present
- Where was Avşar (Afşar) located?
- Oğuz eli — Bozok (Boz Ok)