Afsharid Dynasty
1736–1796 CE
Founded by Nader Shah after the Safavid collapse.
At a glance
| Type | Polity |
|---|---|
| Dynasty | Afsharid |
| Region | Iran |
| Capital | Mashhad |
| Founded | 1736 |
| Ended | 1796 |
| State religion | Islam (Shīʿa) |
1736–1796 CE
Founded by Nader Shah after the Safavid collapse.
| Type | Polity |
|---|---|
| Dynasty | Afsharid |
| Region | Iran |
| Capital | Mashhad |
| Founded | 1736 |
| Ended | 1796 |
| State religion | Islam (Shīʿa) |