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Sarir | |||||||
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ca 500?–12th century | |||||||
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Status | Christian state | ||||||
Capital | Humraj | ||||||
Common languages | Avar, other Northeast Caucasian languages | ||||||
Religion | Orthodox Christianity | ||||||
Government | Kingdom | ||||||
History | |||||||
• Established | ca 500? | ||||||
• Disestablished | 12th century | ||||||
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Sarir or Serir was a medieval Christian state lasting from the 6th or 7th century to the 12th century in the mountainous regions of modern-day Dagestan in southern Russia. Its name is derived from the Arabic word for "throne" and refers to a golden throne that was viewed as a symbol of royal authority.