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The Safavid Siege of Kandahar 1622: A Mughal Crisis
In 1622, Shah Abbas I of Safavid Persia launched a decisive siege against the Mughal-held fortress of Kandahar, exploiting a succession crisis in the Mughal Empire. This episode examines the military campaign, the political maneuvering between Shah Abbas and Mughal emperor Jahangir, and the role of the Qizilbash and gholam troops. We explore how the Safavids used artillery and siegecraft to overwhelm the Mughal garrison commanded by Shah Jahan's son, and the long-term impact on Safavid-Mughal relations. Key figures include Shah Abbas I, Jahangir, and the Safavid general Ganj Ali Khan. The…
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