Episode 2 of 3

Intensification of Siege

When
13 September 1744
Where
Kars
Part of
Siege of Kars

On 13 September 1744, Nader Shah intensified the siege operations against the Ottoman defenders, who exploited Persian tactical weaknesses.

Nader Shah intensified the siege on 13 September 1744. The Ottomans, aware of the Persians' shortcomings in siege warfare, exploited these weaknesses to maintain their defensive position within the city fortifications.

Sources

  1. Siege of Kars (1744) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-28

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