Mahdī Khān Astarābādī, active 1733-1759

Nader Shah, the founder of Afsharid Dynasty, ruled Persia from 1736 to 1747. A ruthless and successful warrior, he was an exceptionally oppressive leader. Finally, his own tribesmen felt he was too dangerous and he was assassinated.

From the description of Tārı̄kh-i durrah-i Nādirı̄ ; History of Nader Shah : manuscript codex, circa 1750-1759. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 754865297

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