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Safavid Siege of Baghdad 1623: Shah Abbas Conquers Mesopotamia
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore Shah Abbas I's 1623 campaign to recapture Baghdad from the Ottoman Empire, a pivotal moment in the Safavid-Ottoman struggle for Mesopotamia. They delve into the strategic importance of Baghdad, the role of the Qizilbash and gholam troops, the brutal siege tactics including the use of sappers and artillery, and the political fallout including the execution of the Safavid general Ganj Ali Khan. The conversation also touches on the broader context of the war of 1603–1618, the impact on local Sunni populations, and the subsequent loss of Baghdad to the…
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