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Nader Shah

Shah of Iran (r. 1736–47) and founder of the Afsharid dynasty

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Nader Shah Afshar was the founder of the Afsharid dynasty of Iran and one of the most powerful rulers in Iranian history, ruling as the emperor of Iran (Persia) from 1736 to 1747, when he was assassinated during a rebellion. He fought numerous campaigns throughout West Asia, the Caucasus, Central Asia, and South Asia, emerging victorious from the battles of Herat, Mihmandust, Murche-Khort, Kirkuk, Yeghevārd, Khyber Pass, Karnal, and Kars. Nader belonged to the Turkoman Afshars, one of the seven Qizilbash tribes that helped the Safavid dynasty establish their power in Iran.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Dastgerd wd
Died
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Place of death
Quchan wd
Citizenship
Safavid Iran, Afsharid Iran wd
Occupation
military leader, politician, governor, shah, monarch, royalty wd
Spouse
Raziya Sultan wd

Positions held wd

  • shah (8 March 1736 – 19 June 1747)

Questions

When was Nader Shah born?
Nader Shah was born on 22 October 1688 in Dastgerd.
What positions has Nader Shah held?
Positions held by Nader Shah include: shah (1736–1747).

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Nader Shah · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q192868 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Contemporary portrait of Nader Shah. Artist unknown, created in ca. 1740 in Iran (cropped).jpg by Unknown author Unknown author (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 14 November 2026

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

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