Battle of Kafer Qal'eh

Battle of Kafer Qal'eh
Part of Nader's Campaigns

Harirud, the river near the battlefield
DateMay 4, – July 1, 1729
Location
Khorasan, Afghanistan
Result Safavid victory[1]
Belligerents
Safavid loyalists Abdali Afghans
Commanders and leaders
Nader (WIA) Allahyar Khan
Strength
15,000[2] 30,000[2]
Casualties and losses
Moderate Moderate

The Battle of Kafer Qal'eh was a series of clashes which decided the outcome to the Herat Campaign. In its culminating stage the battle bears some resemblances to the battle of Sangan although it was both preceded and succeeded by numerous other minor skirmishes and engagements.

  1. ^ Perry, J. R. (1985). "ALLĀHYĀR KHAN ABDĀLĪ". Encyclopaedia Iranica, Vol. I, Fasc. 8. p. 893. Allāhyār Khan lost battles at Kāfer Qaḷʿa (present-day Eslām Qaḷʿa) and Rebāṭ-e Parīān, fell back on Herat, and was soon obliged to surrender.
  2. ^ a b "Chapter 2 – to the Departure of Nadir Shah".