Battle of Karnal · Nabard-e Karnal

Culture of origin: Iranian · Historical

Holiday sources: Iran

Near Karnal, about 110 km north of Delhi, Nader Shah's army defeated the forces of the Mughal emperor Muhammad Shah in about three hours, opening the way to the Iranian sack of Delhi. The battle is counted the crowning victory of Nader's military career and a tactical masterpiece. The defeat critically weakened the already declining Mughal dynasty and hastened its end.