Historedia
Person

Nader Shah

Events
4
Episodes
9
Years
1735–1747

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Nader Shah, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Coronation of Nader Shah

    1735–1736

    Role: Founder of the Afsharid dynasty and newly crowned Shah

    1. November 1735 – January 1736 · IranPreparation for Coronation

      Summonses for attendees were issued in November 1735, with arrivals beginning in January 1736.

    2. 8 March 1736 · IranCoronation of Nader Shah

      Nader Shah was crowned Shah of Iran on 8 March 1736 in a large assembly of elites and foreign dignitaries.

  2. Nader Shah's Invasion of India

    1739

    Role: Founder of the Afsharid dynasty of Iran

    1. 24 February 1739 · Karnal, HaryanaBattle of Karnal

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

  3. Siege of Kars

    1744

    Role: Ruler of Persia

    1. 29 July 1744 · KarsArrival at Kars

      Nader Shah's army reached Kars on 29 July 1744, initiating the siege after crossing the Arpaçay via Tabriz and Nakhchivan.

    2. 13 September 1744 · KarsIntensification of Siege

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

    3. 9 October 1744 · KarsPersian Retreat

      After 73 days of unsuccessful siege and increased casualties from harsh weather, Nader Shah ordered a retreat on 9 October 1744.

  4. Ahmad Shah Durrani chosen as leader of the Durrani Empire

    1747

    Role: Assassinated ruler whose death enabled Ahmad Shah's rise

    1. 1747 · KandaharConsolidation of Durrani Power

      Ahmad Shah forced the former Durrani leader to step down and killed his uncle, the governor of Kandahar, to consolidate control over the regiments.

    2. 1747 · Near KandaharJirga Selection and Crowning

      A jirga of tribal leaders unanimously selected Ahmad Shah as king, and he was crowned near Kandahar, founding the Durrani Empire.

    3. June 1747 · Afsharid EmpireNader Shah Assassination

      Nader Shah was assassinated in June 1747, leading to the division of the Afsharid Empire and creating a power vacuum.

Sources

  1. Nader Shah Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-25
  2. Afsharid dynasty Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-07
  3. Battle of Karnal Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-31
  4. Siege of Kars (1744) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-28
  5. Ahmad Shah Durrani Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-21