Having defeated the Mughal army at the Battle of Karnal, Nader Shah entered the city, and upon the events that broke out afterward a great plunder and massacre took place. The expedition resulted in the transport to Iran of valuable spoils such as the Peacock Throne and the Koh-i-Noor diamond. It became an important turning point in the weakening of the Mughal Empire and in the dissolution of central authority in India.
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Frequently asked questions
- What was Nader Shah's Invasion of India?
- Nader Shah, ruler of the Afsharid dynasty, captured Delhi, the capital of the Mughal Empire, in 1739.
- When did Nader Shah's Invasion of India happen?
- 1739 CE