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Hotak dynasty

1709 – 1738 CE · about 29 years

The Hotak dynasty was a Pashtun dynasty founded by Mirwais Hotak, who led a revolt against Safavid rule in Kandahar in 1709. His son Mahmud invaded Iran and took the Safavid capital Isfahan in 1722. Nader Shah ended Hotak rule in Iran in 1729 and took Kandahar in 1738.

Key facts

Dates1709 – 1738 CE
RegionIran & Central Asia
ContinentAsia
CapitalsKandahar, Isfahan
FounderMirwais Hotak
Religion(s)Sunni Islam

Before & after

Preceded by

Safavid Empire

Followed by

Afsharid Iran

Sources

Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.