Nader Shah Crowned · Taj-gozari-ye Nader Shah

Culture of origin: Iranian · Historical

Holiday sources: Iran

Nader, the commander who had restored the Safavid throne and then deposed Shah Tahmasp II, summoned army commanders, governors, nobles and religious scholars from across the realm to a great assembly on the Mughan plain, chosen for its size and abundant fodder. In a staged scene he announced he would retire to Khorasan and asked them to choose a new Safavid ruler; as he intended, all insisted he become shah himself. After a few days he accepted, and was crowned.