Coronation of Nader Shah
- When
- 1735–1736
- Where
- Iran
- Episodes
- 2
Nader Shah, founder of the Afsharid dynasty, was crowned Shah of Iran on 8 March 1736. The ceremony, held on an astrologically favorable date, was attended by the nobility, military and religious elites, and the Ottoman ambassador Ali Pasha.
Episodes
- Preparation for Coronation
Summonses for attendees were issued in November 1735, with arrivals beginning in January 1736.
- Coronation of Nader Shah
Nader Shah was crowned Shah of Iran on 8 March 1736 in a large assembly of elites and foreign dignitaries.
Background and detail
The Coronation Ceremony. On 8 March 1736, Nader was crowned Shah in an exceptionally large assembly. The date was chosen by astrologers for its favorable nature. Attendees included the nobility, military and religious elite, and the Ottoman ambassador Ali Pasha.
People involved
- Nader Shah · Founder of the Afsharid dynasty and newly crowned Shah
Sources
- Nader Shah Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-25
- Afsharid dynasty Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-07
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