Persian–Uzbek War (1598 campaign)

Timeline

1. 1598Mashhad · KhurasanAbbas I assembled his reformed army and advanced east into Khurasan, aiming to recover frontier towns held by Uzbek forces and cut their threat to eastern Iranian trade routes.
2. 1598Herat · HeratSafavid forces besieged the strategic stronghold of Herat; the Uzbek garrison finally collapsed and the Safavids regained control of the city, restoring the western Khurasan defensive line.
3. 1598–1599Khurasan · KhurasanAfter the war Abbas stayed in Khurasan to reorganize defenses, station garrisons and restore administration, laying the foundation for the long-term confrontation with the Uzbeks.