Persian Forces Capture Herat
Persian forces occupy Herat in 1856, provoking British military intervention against Persia.
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Naser al Din Shah Qajar Biography and Timeline
Follow Naser al Din Shah Qajar through 3 dated historical records for Iran.
Naser al Din Shah Qajar, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1856–1857Years on this page
1856
Herat Occupation Triggers Anglo Persian War
The seizure of Herat by the Qajar government contributes directly to the Anglo Persian War.
1857
Persia Agrees To Quit Herat
Under the Treaty of Paris, Persia agrees to withdraw from Herat and renounce claims to Afghan territory.
Records, sources and methodology
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