Mughal–Safavid war (1622–1623) 1622
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 20 May 1622 – 21 June 1622 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1622 | Wikidata P580 (start time) |
| Era | Early modern (1500–1799) | derived from year |
| Location | Afghanistan | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Asia | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Mughal–Safavid War | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | Mughal Empire, Safavid Iran | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 31.6200, 65.7158 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Mughal–Safavid war of 1622–1623 was fought over the important fortress city of Kandahar, now located in Afghanistan, between the Safavid Empire and the Mughal Empire.
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