Battle of Khyber Pass (1738 AD)

Battle of Khyber Pass (Afsharid Iran vs Mughal Empire) took place in 1738 AD during Nadir Shah's invasion of India.

Battle facts

• Year: 1738 AD
• Date: 1738-11-26
• Era: Early Modern
• Conflict: Nadir Shah's invasion of India
• Side A: Afsharid Iran
• Side B: Mughal Empire
• Commanders (A): Nader Shah, Morteza Mirza Afshar
• Commanders (B): Subahdar Nasir Khan
• Casualties: approx. LightMajority of the forces killed and rest are captured and taken prisoner.
• Outcome: Iranian victory
• Coordinates: 34.110°, 71.112°

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