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Safavid Siege of Kandahar 1649: The Persian Reconquest
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the Safavid recapture of Kandahar in 1649, a key event in the long struggle between the Safavid and Mughal empires over control of this strategic city. They focus on the siege led by the Safavid governor Mehrban Khan, the use of siege towers and mining operations, and the decisive role of the Qizilbash cavalry. The episode also examines the broader context of Mughal-Safavid rivalry, the leadership of Shah Abbas II, and the diplomatic fallout, including the Treaty of Qasr-e Shirin of 1639 which had temporarily paused hostilities. Lucas explains how the…
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