The siege of Kandahar lasted from November 1605 to January 1606 and was led by Safavids to capture the Mughal frontier city of Kandahar.[1] After two months of constant assaults,City Of Kandahar Falls.Thus, resulted in a decisive victory for Safavid Empire.
| Siege of Kandahar (1605–1606) | |||||||||
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| Part of Mughal-Persian Wars | |||||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||||
 Safavid Iran |
 Mughal India | ||||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||||
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Shah Abbas Of Persia Husayn Khan |
Jahangir of Hindustan Šāh Beg Khan | ||||||||
Background
editThe Mughals had obtained the city of Kandahar in 1595, after the Mughal army advanced to the city's governor, Moẓaffar-Ḥosayn Mirzā, and negotiated with him a surrender.[2] The Safavid ruler, Shah Abbas,Made His army Ready And launched a Campaign On City of Kandahar And the Campaign Becomes Succesfull Which Causes Mughal Empire Retreat
Battle
editWhen Emperor Akbar died on October 27, 1605, the Safavid governor of Herat, Hosayn Khan, moved to recapture the city on behalf of the Safavids by the order of Shah Abbas while the Indians were distracted with other matters.[2] The city, defended by governor Šāh Beg Khan,Couldnt Held against the Safavid siege.Jahangir, sent an army But Army Failed To Lift Siege Which Caused Kandahar To Fall
Aftermath
editKandahar was surrendered to the Safavids.[3] [4] Shah Abbas Wrote Letter To Jahangir And Both Countries Were Strict About Kandahar.They Made Good Relationship afterwards[2]
Notes
edit- ^ Spencer C. Tucker (2019). Middle East Conflicts from Ancient Egypt to the 21st Century. An Encyclopedia and Document Collection [4 Volumes] · Volume. p. 847. ISBN 978-1-4408-5353-1.
A series of conflicts between the Safavid and Mughal Empires fought over possession of the strategic city-fortress of Kandahar in Afghanistan. In 1595 two Safavid princes defected to the Mughal court, surrendering the fortress to Emperor Akbar (1542-1605).
- ^ a b c Iranica 2011
- ^ Andrea, Alfred J. (January 2011). World history encyclopaedia . Bloomsbury Publishing USA. ISBN 978-1-85109-930-6. Retrieved 4 April 2014.
- ^ Mikaberidze ·, By Alexander · (January 2011). Conquest in the Islamic world . Bloomsbury Publishing USA. ISBN 9781932705546. Retrieved 4 April 2011.
Sources
edit- "KANDAHAR iv. From The Mongol Invasion Through the Safavid Era". Encyclopædia Iranica. Retrieved 13 October 2011.
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