Nader Shah sacks Delhi
WarNader Shah of Persia defeats the Mughals at Karnal and sacks Delhi, carrying off treasures including the Peacock Throne.
- Date
- 1739 · View on map
- Regions
- South AsiaMiddle East
- Importance
- ★★★★★
- Sources
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