Mahdī Khān Astarābādī, active 1733-1759

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Dates:
Birth 1733
Death 1759
Iranians,
Persian,

Biographical notes:

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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Subjects:

  • History
  • Illumination of books and manuscripts, Indic
  • Manuscripts, Persian

Occupations:

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Places:

  • Iran (as recorded)
  • Québec (Province)--Montréal (as recorded)
  • Iran (as recorded)
  • Québec (Province)--Montréal (as recorded)
  • Iran (as recorded)
  • Iran (as recorded)
  • Iran (as recorded)

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