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Early Modern era · 1649 – 1653

Mughal–Safavid war

The Mughal–Safavid war of 1649–1653 was fought between the Mughal and Safavid empires in the territory of modern Afghanistan. While the Mughals were at war with the Janid Uzbeks, the Safavid army captured the fortress city of Kandahar and other strategic cities that controlled the region. The Mughals attempted to regain the city, but their efforts were proven unsuccessful.

Mughal–Safavid war
Mughal–Safavid war · Unknown artist Unknown artist, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
When
1649 – 1653
Where
Afghanistan
Era
Early Modern

Topics

Afghanistan1221 – today

Before and after

Anglo-Scottish war1649 – 1651Second Battle of Guararapes1649Show on timeline

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