Mughal sieges of Kandahar (1649–1653)

Sieges of Kandahar
Part of the Mughal–Safavid war (1649–1653)

A failed Mughal Siege of Kandahar in 1649-1653. Attributed to Payag. Mughal, mid-17th century. Padshahnama. Opaque watercolor on paper.
Location
Kandahar, Afghanistan
Result Safavid victory
Belligerents
Mughal Empire Safavid Iran

During the Mughal–Safavid war of 1649–1653, the Mughal Empire laid siege to the city of Kandahar in Afghanistan three times. All three sieges failed, and thus the Mughal Empire was unable to retake control of Kandahar from the Safavids.

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