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Nader Shah's Invasion of India

When
1739
Where
Karnal, Haryana
Episodes
1

In 1739, Nader Shah defeated Mughal emperor Muhammad Shah at the Battle of Karnal, leading to the sack of Delhi and the seizure of the Peacock Throne and its jewels.

Episodes

  1. 24 February 1739 · Karnal, HaryanaBattle of Karnal

    Nader Shah decisively defeated the Mughal army near Karnal in three hours.

Background and detail

Battle of Karnal. On 24 February 1739, Nader Shah's forces defeated the Mughal army near Karnal in three hours. This tactical victory, considered a masterpiece of Nader's career, critically weakened the Mughal dynasty and paved the way for the invasion of Delhi.

People involved

Sources

  1. Battle of Karnal Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-31

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