page_title: Battle of Khwar Pass
section_title: Consequences
hierarchical_section_title: Battle of Khwar Pass / Consequences
caption_attribution_description: English: Citadel of Varamin as seen by Jane Dieulafoy.
context_page_description: The Battle of Khwar Pass was a failed ambush set up by Ashraf Hotaki during his retreat in the aftermath of his defeat at Mihmandoost. Gathering what forces lay on his route, Ashraf pulled together another formidable fighting force around the remains of his badly bloodied force, even having enough men to spare for an ambush set up at a narrow pass east of Varamin.
context_section_description: As a result of the battle, Nader's advance into the heart of Iran and onto the capital Isfahan lay open. Nader however chose to take a longer route further to the west for reasons of superior logistical support. This also had the benefit of surprise with the defeated Afghans unable to mount a serious obstacle to Nader's advance on Isfahan until he had already reached Murcheh-Khort, a town just a mere few kilometres north of Isfahan itself.
caption: The Four-cornered Citadel of Varamin as seen by Jane Dieulafoy
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