Safavid empire ends--Afghan ruler Mahmud invades Persia & lays siege to Isfahan

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Category

War

Place

Iran

Date

1722

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The siege lasted seven months and destroyed the inhabitants of Isfahan. Isfahan had been the jewel of the Safavid Empire displaying the beautiful mosques, art, and architecture of Shi'ite Islam. [Furtado: 1001 Days]

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