Nader Shah's invasion of India
1738 CE to 1740 CE.
Shown on the map at 29.434°, 75.297°.
In May 1738, Nader Shah of Iran, the founder of the Afsharid dynasty, invaded Northern India, eventually sacking Delhi in March 1739.
1738 CE to 1740 CE.
Shown on the map at 29.434°, 75.297°.
In May 1738, Nader Shah of Iran, the founder of the Afsharid dynasty, invaded Northern India, eventually sacking Delhi in March 1739.
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