Capture of Kandahar by Shah Jahan
- When
- 1638–1649
- Where
- Kandahar
- Episodes
- 2
In 1638, Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan and his sons captured Kandahar from the Safavids, expanding the empire westward. This victory prompted Persian retaliation under Abbas II, who recaptured the city in 1649.
Episodes
- Mughal Capture of Kandahar
Shah Jahan and his sons captured Kandahar from the Safavids in 1638, expanding Mughal territory westward.
- Safavid Recapture
Persian forces under Abbas II recaptured Kandahar in 1649, reversing the Mughal gains.
Background and detail
Capture of Kandahar. In 1638, Shah Jahan and his sons successfully obtained the Fall of Kandahar from the Safavids. This military success was part of broader conflicts that also included the Siege of Bost in the same year.
People involved
- Shah Jahan · Mughal Emperor
- Abbas II of Persia · Persian Ruler
Sources
- Shah Jahan Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-14
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