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The Safavid Siege of Kandahar: Persia vs Mughals Revisited
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the Safavid-Mughal struggle over Kandahar, a fortress city that changed hands multiple times in the 17th century. They focus on Shah Abbas I's first recapture in 1622, the diplomacy and betrayal involving the Mughal governor, and the broader geopolitical context of the Silk Road and Safavid-Mughal rivalry. The discussion covers the roles of the Qizilbash and gholam military forces, the strategic importance of Kandahar for trade routes, and the eventual loss to the Mughals under Shah Jahan, leading to Shah Abbas II's final reconquest in 1649. The episode…
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