Herat Occupation Triggers Anglo Persian War
The seizure of Herat by the Qajar government contributes directly to the Anglo Persian War.
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1856 in Iran
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Persian Forces Capture Herat
Persian forces occupy Herat in 1856, provoking British military intervention against Persia.
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