Nader (Nadir) Shah - Part 1/7 (Harsh Realities of a Crumbling Empire)

In this episode we begin uncovering the lifetime of Nader Shah (1688 - 1747), the last of the Great Asiatic Military Conquerors. A brilliant battlefield commander who reversed the fortunes of 18th century Iran, salvaging it from the teeth of internal and external foes. Beginning as the unlikely story of an insignificant and poverty stricken youth, hardened by his chaotic environment. Struggling to survive within the crumbling Safavid Iranian Empire, its foundation now rotting due to a series of lethargic monarchs, disconnected to the harsh realities and changing headwinds of the wider world.  If you would like to support my work directly, you can kindly do so here: www.patreon.com/warlordsofhistory Check out the Casting Through Ancient Greece podcast: www.castingthroughancientgreece.com