Afsharid Dynasty

Afsharid Dynasty
Rule of a Turkic-origin dynasty in Iran from 1736 to 1796, spearheaded by Nadir Shah Afshar, characterised by attempts at Shii-Sunni reconciliation.
Nadir Shah Afshar, Muhammad
Founder of the Afsharid dynasty in Iran who attempted to reconcile Sunni and Shia sects but was ultimately assassinated.

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