Restoration of Tahmasp II to the Safavid throne

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Restoration of Tahmasp II to the Safavid throne
Part of Naderian Wars
Isfahan (here depicted from the north-to-south direction), as the capital of Persia, was the ultimate objective of Nader's campaign for the liberation of Persia from Hotaki rule
Date August 1729 – March 1730 Location Persia Result Safavid victory Tahmasp II is restored to the throne by Nader
Belligerents
Safavid loyalists	Hotak dynasty Supported by: Ottoman Empire
Commanders and leaders
Nader	Ashraf Hotaki
Strength
20-30,000	40,000
Casualties and losses
Minimal	Heavy

The restoration of Tahmasp II to the Safavid throne took place in the latter part of 1729 by a series of battles fought between Nader,^[1] Tahmasp's commander-in-chief and Ashraf Hotaki. Despite nominally bringing Tahmasp to the seat of power, true authority still rested with Nader who had ever since the debacle in northern Khorasan managed to seize Tahmasp II as his vassal. Hotak was defeated.^[2] As for Afghan rule, the Ghilzai Afghans were ejected from the Iranian Plateau permanently and in the following years were re-annexed by Nader whence they were once again absorbed into the Persian empire. The Safavids under Tahmsap II were restored.^[3]