999 ⟶ Ghaznavids Conquer the Samanid Empire

Samanid dynasty was defeated and conquered by Ghaznavids.
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👑 Ghaznavid Dynasty Established

Ghaznavids dynasty, as the first Turk Sultanate, was established in Central Asia.⟶
Ghaznavid Dynasty Established (975)
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⚔️ Ghaznavids Conquer the Samanid Empire

Samanid dynasty was defeated and conquered by Ghaznavids.⟶
Ghaznavids Conquer the Samanid Empire (999)
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⚔️ Mahmud of Ghazni's Raids into Northern India Commence

Mahmud of Ghazni, Muslim leader of Ghazni, begins a series of raids into Northern India; he finishes in 1027 with the destruction of Somnath.⟶
Mahmud of Ghazni's Raids into Northern India Commence (1001)
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⚔️ Mongol Destruction of Merv, Herat, and Nishapur

Merv, Herat and Nishapur are destroyed in the Mongol conquest of the Khwarazmian Empire.⟶
Mongol Destruction of Merv, Herat, and Nishapur (1221)
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⚔️ Afghan Conquest of Persia

Afghans conquer much of Iran, overthrowing the Safavid Shah Sultan Husayn.⟶
Afghan Conquest of Persia (1722)
WarfareInvasionEmpireSafavid DynastyMilitary ConflictPolitical Instability
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⚔️ Nader Shah Expels Afghans, Restores Safavid Rule

Afghans ousted from Iran by Nader Shah; Safavids restored to the throne.⟶
Nader Shah Expels Afghans, Restores Safavid Rule (1729)
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