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The Fall of Herat: A City Lost and Won
In 1598, Shah Abbas I of the Safavid Empire faced a crisis: the Uzbeks had seized Herat, the crown jewel of Khorasan, and threatened the very heart of Persia. This episode follows the dramatic reconquest, from the Uzbek occupation to the Shah's strategic brilliance in recapturing the city. We explore the siege, the diplomacy, and the aftermath that reshaped the region. Along the way, we touch on the role of the Qizilbash, the ghulam slave-soldiers, and the religious significance of nearby Mashhad. If you've ever wondered how a city's fall could mark an empire's rise, this is the story for…
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