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Mughal-Persian Diplomacy

Type Event Region South Asia Time 1601–1610

In the early 17th century, the Mughal Empire and Safavid Persia exchanged frequent envoys over Herat, Central Asian trade routes, and Shi'a-Sunni rel…

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  1. 1601–1605Agra · IndiaBetween 1601 and 1605, Akbar's court and Safavid Shah Abbas I maintained an exchange of envoys, covering the Herat frontier, horse trade, and shared concerns about the Ottomans; gift diplomacy sustained an outward harmony.
  2. 1605–1608Isfahan · IranAfter Jahangir ascended the throne, Persia sent envoys to offer congratulations and negotiate trade privileges, and the Mughals reciprocated with a mission bearing treasures to Isfahan; both sides sought balance in ceremony and commercial interests, though the Herat question still harbored disagreements.
  3. 1608–1610Herat frontier zone · AfghanistanFrom 1608 to 1610, as Persia expanded in Central Asia and the Mughals strengthened their northern defenses, diplomacy became increasingly formalistic; envoy traffic decreased but channels remained open, foreshadowing later conflicts such as the struggle over Kandahar.

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