Draft:Battle of Herat (1719)
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The Battle of Herat was fought between the Persians and Afghans.[1][2] Encouraged by the success of Khilji Afghans revolt against Safavid, the Abdali Afghans of Herat captured Herat from Safavids under the leadership of Asadullah Khan.[3] In 1719, a 30,000 men Persian army lead by the Safi Kuli Khan tried to recapture Herat.[4] Asadullah opposed the Persians with the 15000 Abdali afghans and defeated them in the battle of herat 1719.[5][6]
| Battle of Herat 1719 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Belligerents | |||||||
| Persians | Pashtun Afghans | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
| Asadullah Khan | Saif Quli Khan | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
| 15,000[7] | 30,000[7] | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
| 3000 killed[8] | 10,000 killed [8] | ||||||
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