Nader Shah
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
| Nader Shah | |
|---|---|
King of Persia.png){kind=small} |
|
 |
|
| Reign | 1736–1747 |
| Born | August 6, 1698 |
| Birthplace | Dastgerd[1] |
| Died | June 19, 1747 (aged 48) |
| Place of death | Quchan (North of Khorasan) |
| Dynasty | Afsharid dynasty |
Nader Shah Afshar (Persian: نادرشاه افشار) was a Shah, or king, of Persia from 1736 to 1747. He was also the founder of the Afsharid Empire.
During the time he ruled Persia, he attacked India and defeated Muhammad Shah, conquered Delhi,[2] and agreed to retreat for Indian wealth and gold.
References [change]
- ↑ Axworthy p.18
- ↑ "AN OUTLINE OF THE HISTORY OF PERSIA DURING THE LAST TWO CENTURIES (A.D. 1722-1922)". Edward G. Browne. London: Packard Humanities Institute. p. 33. http://persian.packhum.org/persian/pf?file=90001014&ct=33. Retrieved 2010-09-24.
This short article about a person or group of people can be made longer. You can help Wikipedia by adding to it.
