Siege of Kandahar (1605–1606) 1605
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 1605 | 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–Persian Wars | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | Mughal Empire, Safavid Iran | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 31.6078, 65.7053 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The siege of Kandahar lasted from November 1605 to January 1606 and was led by the Persians to capture the Mughal frontier city of Kandahar. After two months of constant assaults, the relief army forced the Persians to retreat. Thus, resulted in a decisive victory for the Mughal Empire.
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