Latest / The Safavid Empire: Persia's Return to Greatness — Fexingo History
The Siege of Kandahar: Shah Abbas II vs the Mughals
In the mid-17th century, the Safavid Empire under Shah Abbas II went to war against the Mughals over the strategic fortress city of Kandahar, a prize that had shifted between Persian and Indian control for decades. This episode takes you inside the siege of 1649-1653, where Persian forces led by the new gholam commander Rostam Khan used innovative tactics and heavy artillery to reclaim the city. We explore the political calculations of Shah Abbas II, the role of the Qizilbash and the gholam corps, and the broader context of Safavid-Mughal rivalry. Along the way, we hear the voices of court…
The skinny
The skinny isn't ready yet — notes appear once the transcript is processed.