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Mughal Capture of Kandahar
- When
- 1638
- Where
- Kandahar
Shah Jahan and his sons captured Kandahar from the Safavids in 1638, expanding Mughal territory westward.
The Mughal forces, led by Shah Jahan and his sons, successfully took the city of Kandahar from Safavid control. This event marked a significant western expansion of the Mughal Empire beyond the Khyber Pass.
Sources
- Shah Jahan Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-14
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