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Battle of Karnal

1739 · 18th century · Also known as Karnal · Part of the Nader Shah's invasion of India

The Battle of Karnal was fought in 1739 north of Delhi between Nader Shah of Iran and the Mughal emperor Muhammad Shah. Nader's army won a decisive victory, and he went on to occupy and plunder Delhi, taking the Peacock Throne. The campaign brought great wealth to the Afsharid Empire and exposed Mughal weakness.

Battle of Karnal
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