Nader Shah - Wikipedia
WEBNader Shah Afshar [a] (Persian: نادر شاه افشار; 6 August 1698 [5] – 20 June 1747) was the founder of the Afsharid dynasty of Iran and one of the most powerful rulers in Iranian history, ruling as shah of Iran (Persia) from 1736 to 1747, when he was assassinated during a …
Nader Shah's invasion of India - Wikipedia
WEBEmperor Nader Shah, the Shah of Iran (1736–1747) and the founder of the Afsharid dynasty, invaded Northern India, eventually attacking Delhi in March 1739. His army had easily defeated the Mughals at the Battle of Karnal and would eventually capture the Mughal capital in the aftermath of the battle. [4]
Campaigns of Nader Shah - Wikipedia
WEBThe campaigns of Nader Shah (Persian: لشکرکشیهای نادرشاه), or the Naderian Wars (Persian: جنگهای نادری), were a series of conflicts fought in the early to mid-eighteenth century throughout Central Eurasia primarily by the Iranian conqueror Nader Shah.
The scourge of Delhi - DAWN.COM
WEBJan 24, 2009 · Most of this treasure had been looted from Delhi in 1739 by Nader Shah, whose name remains a byword for cruelty centuries after his death.
Nader Shah's invasion of India | DonnieBrasco Wiki | Fandom
WEBIn late 1738 he crossed the Khyber Pass into northwestern India. Brushing aside Indian resistance at Karnal (February 24, 1739), Nadir entered Delhi unopposed on March 20, 1739. The sacking of the city and the massacres were so comprehensive that they gave rise to a new word, nadirshahi, meaning holocaust. As many as 20,000 may have perished.
Nader Shah - New World Encyclopedia
WEBNāder Shāh Afshār (Persian: نادر شاه افشار; also known as Nāder Qoli Beg - نادر قلی بیگ or Tahmāsp Qoli Khān - تهماسپ قلی خان) (November 1688 [1] – June 19, 1747) ruled as Shah of Iran (1736–47) and was the founder of the Afsharid dynasty.
Nader Shah - ancient.com
WEBNader Shah’s remarkable journey from humble beginnings to becoming the king of Afsharids is a story that continues to captivate people worldwide. His vision, military prowess, and cultural patronage have earned him a …
The wrath of God or national hero? Nader Shah in European and …
WEBMar 16, 2023 · This article examines the way in which Iran's eighteenth-century ruler Nader Shah was portrayed in contemporary Europe as well as in Iran, and how the resulting image—half national hero, half ruthless warlord—has resonated until today.
Nadir Shah’s Invasion | Modern India History Notes (UPSC)
WEBNov 28, 2023 · Nadir Shah entered Ghazni on 11 June 1738 and captured Kabul on 29 June. Nadir Shah, who had created for himself a reputation as a merciful enemy and liberal master, held out inducements to deserters.
Battle Of Karnal: Background, Event, Outcome & More
WEBMay 6, 2024 · The Battle of Karnal was fought on 24th February 1739 in the Karnal of Haryana. It took place between Nadir Shah, who was the founder of the Afsharid dynasty and the Mughal Empire. The battle resulted in the invasion of Nadir Shah in India and the defeat of the Mughals within just three hours of the war.
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