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The Safavid Siege of Kandahar 1622: A Mughal Crisis
In 1622, Shah Abbas I of the Safavid Empire laid siege to Kandahar, a city held by the Mughal Empire. The siege was a pivotal moment in the long-running conflict between the two great Islamic empires. This episode explores the political maneuvering, military tactics, and human drama behind the fall of Kandahar. We discuss the roles of key figures like Ganj Ali Khan, the Safavid governor of Herat, and the Mughal emperor Jahangir, who was distracted by the rebellion of his son Khusrau Mirza. The episode also delves into the role of the Qizilbash and gholam troops in the Safavid army, the use of…
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