Siege of Mashhad (1755 AD)

Siege of Mashhad (20px Durrani Empire & Khanate of Kalat vs 27px Afsharids & Qajar dynasty & Qara Bayat Amirdom) took place in 1755 AD during Durrani Campaign to Khorasan.

Battle facts

• Year: 1755 AD
• Date: 1755-06-24
• Era: Early Modern
• Conflict: Durrani Campaign to Khorasan
• Side A: 20px Durrani Empire, Khanate of Kalat
• Side B: 27px Afsharids, Qajar dynasty, Qara Bayat Amirdom
• Commanders (A): 20px Ahmad Shah Durrani, Sardar Jahan Khan, Shah Pasand Khan, Mir Nasir Khan I
• Commanders (B): 27px Shahrokh Shah, Abbas Qoli Khan, Ali Murad Khan, Alam Khan
• Outcome: Durrani victory
• Coordinates: 36.297°, 59.606°

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