page_title: Battle of Kafer Qal'eh
section_title: Background
hierarchical_section_title: Battle of Kafer Qal'eh / Background
caption_attribution_description: English: A military diagram drawn by hand and digitally edited
context_page_description: The Battle of Kafer Qal'eh was a series of clashes which decided the outcome to the Herat Campaign. In its culminating stage the battle bears some resemblances to the battle of Sangan although it was both preceded and succeeded by numerous other minor skirmishes and engagements.
context_section_description: A previous incursion by Nader had resulted in the sacking of Sangan and a tactical victory against an Abdali army sent against him though he did not move to annex any new territory after his minor triumph and left for Mashad. his plans were disrupted when his Shah, Tahmasp II declared he was a traitor and forced him into a brief conflict which Nader won, establishing his authority over the prince. Having subdued all domestic challenges to himself Nader set out for his long overdue expedition against the Herat.
caption: A military diagram demonstrating the key manoeuvres in the campaign
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