Battle of Karnal

Cuándo

24 feb 1739

Tipo

Batalla

Coordenadas

29.73° N, 77.07° E

Description

1739 part of the Persian Invasion of India

Part of the Afsharid invasion of India (1739)

The Battle of Karnal was a decisive victory for Nader Shah, the founder of the Afsharid dynasty of Iran, during his invasion of India. Nader's forces defeated the army of Mughal emperor Muhammad Shah within three hours, paving the way for the Iranian sack of Delhi. The engagement is considered the crowning jewel in Nader's military career as well as a tactical masterpiece.

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