Why did the Shah of Iran want Qandahar?

Besides trade, it gave the Safavids a forward base to influence Afghan tribes and put pressure on the Mughals.

Mughal North-West Frontier Policy

UPSC Archival Analysis

Q: What was the root of the dispute between the Shah of Iran and Mughal rulers?

The city of Qandahar was the primary source of conflict between the Mughal Emperors and the Shahs of Iran. Both empires fought multiple wars over this strategic fortress due to its importance for trade and military defense.

Exam Year

1994

Evidence Source

Link

ID: MED_MUG_1994_173 Ref: Satish Chandra, Medieval India