Episode 3 of 3
Nader Shah Assassination
- When
- June 1747
- Where
- Afsharid Empire
Nader Shah was assassinated in June 1747, leading to the division of the Afsharid Empire and creating a power vacuum.
In June 1747, Nader Shah was convinced his personal guard intended to assassinate him. He ordered Ahmad Shah to assemble Durrani regiments and arrest the guard. Nader's subsequent assassination resulted in the division of the Afsharid Empire, allowing Ahmad Shah to assert his own authority.
Sources
- Ahmad Shah Durrani Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-21
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