Later Appearances in Southern Asia
In Afghanistan and Pakistan there is a tribal group of Pashtuns called Sarbans / Sarbani. Their name is similar (or identical) to the name Sarban (Sarbani), which was used in the 10th century for the Caucasian tribe. Pashtuns are believed to be of Scythian descent while their language is classified as East Scythian (Sarmatian language is also grouped within Scythian branch).
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