1722 ⟶ Hotaki Afghan Capture of Isfahan

Siege of Isfahan results in the handover of Iran to the Hota...
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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)
Mongol EmpireConquestSiegeMassacreGenghis KhanMilitary HistoryDestruction
AfghanistanAfghanistanIranIranTurkmenistanTurkmenistan

⚔️ Hotaki Afghan Capture of Isfahan

Siege of Isfahan results in the handover of Iran to the Hotaki Afghans.⟶
Hotaki Afghan Capture of Isfahan (1722)
SiegeInvasionConflictSafavid DynastyMilitary HistoryPolitical Instability
IranIranAfghanistanAfghanistan

⚔️ Afghan Conquest of Persia

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

⚔️ 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)
Military HistoryWarfareEmpireNader ShahSafavid DynastyPolitical Instability
IranIranAfghanistanAfghanistan

🛡️ Hotak Empire Collapse Following Siege of Kandahar

1738: Hotak Empire ends after the siege of Kandahar by Nader Shah.⟶
Hotak Empire Collapse Following Siege of Kandahar (1737)
Military HistoryEmpiresSiege WarfareNader ShahIranian HistoryConflict
AfghanistanAfghanistanIranIran

⚔️ Iranian Invasions of Central Asia and the Arabian Peninsula

1743: Iran invades Uzbekistan, Khwarazm, Dagestan, and Oman.⟶
Iranian Invasions of Central Asia and the Arabian Peninsula (1741)
Military HistoryInvasionEmpire BuildingRegional ConflictIranian HistoryWarfarePolitical InstabilityNader Shah
IranIranUzbekistanUzbekistanOmanOmanRussiaRussia