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4. Nader Shah – The Conqueror of India

Nader Shah’s conquests had profound and lasting effects on the regions he engaged with. His invasion of India not only depopulated vast areas and disrupted the local economies, but it also precipitated the decline of the Mughal Empire, which had been weakened by internal strife and corruption. In the aftermath of his sack of Delhi, the power vacuum left behind allowed for the rise of regional powers and set the stage for the eventual colonization of India by the British.

The wealth extracted from India during his campaigns contributed to the treasury of Persia and funded his ambitious projects within Iran. However, Nader Shah’s reign was characterized not only by his military successes but also by his increasingly autocratic rule. His later years were marked by paranoia, leading to harsh measures against perceived threats, including widespread executions and oppression of dissent. This shift in leadership style alien