In the Battle of Karnal in 1739, the army of Iranian monarch Nadir Shah defeats the soldiers of Mughal emperor Muhammad Shah of India.
During his conquest of India, Nader Shah, the founder of Iran's Afsharid dynasty, won a significant victory in the Battle of Karnal (24 February 1739). Within three hours, Nader's men crushed Muhammad Shah's army, clearing the stage for the Iranian assault of Delhi. The engagement is regarded as the pinnacle of Nader's military career as well as a tactical masterpiece. The combat took place near Karnal, India, 110 kilometres (68 miles) north of Delhi.
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