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Shah Abbas vs the Uzbeks: The Reconquest of Khorasan
After securing the western borders through diplomacy, Shah Abbas I turned east to reclaim Khorasan from the Uzbeks. This episode dives into the Safavid-Uzbek wars of the late 16th and early 17th centuries — focusing on the pivotal campaign of 1598 that recaptured Herat and Mashhad. We explore the military reforms that made the victory possible, including the use of the ghulam corps, the leadership of generals like Allahverdi Khan, and the political significance of restoring Safavid control over the shrine of Imam Reza. We also examine the aftermath: the fortification of the frontier, the…
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