TEHRAN – On Thursday, Muhammad Shahryar, the consul-general of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan in Mashhad, along with his accompanying delegation, visited the Nader Shah mausoleum in the northeastern Iranian metropolis.

During the visit, they were introduced to the historical background and cultural features of Naderi’s cultural-historical complex, which embraces the tomb of Nader Shah Afshar, who was the founder of the Afsharid dynasty of Iran and one of the most powerful rulers in Iranian history.

Furthermore, the delegation paid a visit to the tomb of Colonel Mohammad Taqi-Khan Pessian (1892 - 1921), paying their respects to that fighter pilot and warlord who formed and led the short-lived Autonomous Government of Khorasan in 1921.

Additionally, the visit highlighted the cultural and historical ties between the two countries, CHTN reported.

It was noted that the interconnected political and historical events within the geopolitical landscapes of Iran and Pakistan serve to strengthen the bonds between the two nations, the report said.

Their visit also included a tour of an exhibition of traditional Iranian arts. Furthermore, the Pakistani diplomat left a note in the guestbook of the cultural complex.

Napoleon of Persia!

Born Nader Qoli Beg, Nader created an Iranian empire that stretched from the Indus River to the Caucasus Mountains. He is widely considered one of the most powerful rulers in the history of the nation. He assumed power when a period of chaos overwhelmed Iran.

Nader endeavored to reunite the Persian realm while repelling invaders. He is sometimes referred to as the Napoleon of Persia or the Second Alexander.

According to Encyclopedia Britannica, Nader Qoli Beg had an obscure beginning in the Turkish Afshar tribe, which was loyal to the Safavid shahs of Iran. After serving under a local chieftain, Nader formed and led a band of robbers, showing marked powers of leadership.

With the navy he proceeded to build, Nader Shah was able not only to take Bahrain from the Arabs but also to invade and conquer Oman. In February 1739, after capturing several cities of the Mughal Empire of northern India, he moved against the main Mughal armies at Karnal, India. He won the battle and entered Delhi, returning to Iran with vast amounts of loot, including the fabulous Peacock Throne and the Koh-e-Noor Diamond. He then attacked the Uzbeks around the cities of Bukhara and Khiva; his empire had reached its furthest expansion and rivaled the territorial extent of the ancient Iranian empire.

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