Today's installment concludes Nadir Shah Captures Delhi,our selection from History of Persia by Sir John Malcolm published in 1815. For works
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Islam, the Quran, and the Five Pillars
Bringing the best history on the web. -- From Crash Course, their World History Series, #13.In which John Green teaches you the history of Islam,
Nadir Campaigns in Daghestan
A ball from an assassin, who had concealed himself behind a tree, wounded him in the hand and killed his horse.Continuing Nadir Shah Captures
Nadir Returns to Persia
The greatest expectation was excited in Persia at the prospect of the return of their victorious monarch.Continuing Nadir Shah Captures Delhi,our
Massacre in Delhi
"Spare my people!" Nadir replied, "The Emperor of India must never ask in vain," and he instantly commanded that the massacre should
Nadir Occupies Delhi
Nadir claimed, as a prize which he had won, the wealth of the Emperor and a great proportion of that of his richest nobles and subjects.Continuing
Nadir Invades India
Immediately after the action was over, we surrounded the Emperor's army and took measures to prevent all communication with the adjacent
Fall of The Roman Empire…in the 15th Century
Bringing the best history on the web. -- From Crash Course, their World History Series, #12.In which John Green teaches you about the fall of the
Nadir Becomes Shah of Persia
He’s crowned and then attacks Afghanistan.Continuing Nadir Shah Captures Delhi,our selection from History of Persia by Sir John Malcolm published