Mughal–Safavid War

Safavid Persia

The Surrender of Kandahar, a miniature painting from the Padshahnama depicting Persians surrendering keys to the city to Kilij Khan in 1638 ©Image Attribution forthcoming. Image belongs to the respective owner(s).

1649 Jan 1 - 1653

Afghanistan

The Mughal–Safavid War of 1649–1653 was fought between the Mughal and Safavid empires in the territory of modern Afghanistan. While the Mughals were at war with the Janid Uzbeks, the Safavid army captured the fortress city of Kandahar and other strategic cities that controlled the region. The Mughals attempted to regain the city, but their efforts were proven unsuccessful.

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Last Updated: Tue Apr 23 2024

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