Persian Army Besieges Herat
Mohammad Shah Qajar's forces begin the long siege of Herat as Persia attempts to expand eastward.
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Mohammad Shah Qajar Biography and Timeline
Follow Mohammad Shah Qajar through 3 dated historical records for Iran.
Mohammad Shah Qajar, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1837–1838Years on this page
1837
Herat Defenders Resist Persia
The Persian siege fails to secure a rapid capitulation as local defenders protect the city.
1838
Persian Siege Of Herat Ends
Mohammad Shah abandons the siege after resistance and mounting international diplomatic pressure.
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