Siege of Kars
- When
- 1744
- Where
- Kars
- Episodes
- 3
In July 1744, Nader Shah besieged the Ottoman citadel of Kars during the 1743–1746 war. Despite intensifying attacks in September, the Persian force failed to capture the city and retreated in October after 73 days.
Episodes
- Arrival at Kars
Nader Shah's army reached Kars on 29 July 1744, initiating the siege after crossing the Arpaçay via Tabriz and Nakhchivan.
- Intensification of Siege
On 13 September 1744, Nader Shah intensified the siege operations against the Ottoman defenders, who exploited Persian tactical weaknesses.
- Persian Retreat
After 73 days of unsuccessful siege and increased casualties from harsh weather, Nader Shah ordered a retreat on 9 October 1744.
Background and detail
Siege Operations. The Persian army arrived at Kars on 29 July 1744 after crossing the Arpaçay. Nader Shah intensified the siege on 13 September, but harsh weather increased casualties. The operation ended in failure when the Persians retreated on 9 October.
People involved
- Nader Shah · Ruler of Persia
Sources
- Siege of Kars (1744) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-28
- Nader Shah Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-25
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