# Adel Shah

_The second Afsharid king (1747–1748)_

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Last updated: 2026-11-06

> Ali-qoli Khan, commonly known by his regnal title Adel Shah was the second shah of Afsharid Iran, ruling from 1747 to 1748. He was the nephew and successor of Nader Shah, the founder of the Afsharid dynasty.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 1719 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q197881#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Khorasan Province ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q197881#P19))
- **Died:** 20 May 1749 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q197881#P570))
- **Place of death:** Mashhad ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q197881#P20))
- **Occupation:** ruler; monarch ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q197881#P106))
- **Spouse:** Princess Ketevan of Kakheti ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q197881#P26))
- **Positions held:** shah (19 June 1747 – 6 July 1748) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q197881#P39))

## Questions

**When was Adel Shah born?**  
Adel Shah was born on 1719 in Khorasan Province.

**What positions has Adel Shah held?**  
Positions held by Adel Shah include: shah (1747–1748).

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Adel Shah](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adel_Shah) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q197881](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q197881) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Portrait of Adel Shah.jpg (CC0)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Portrait_of_Adel_Shah.jpg)

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## Cite this page

"Adel Shah". DigiNepal. Last updated 6 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/adel-shah. Retrieved 15 November 2026.