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| | Nadir Shah on Encyclopedia.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13) |
 | | NADIR SHAH [Nadir Shah] or Nader Shah, 1688-1747, shah of Iran (1736-47), sometimes considered the last of the great Asian conquerors. |
 | | Although the dynasty he founded, the Afshar dynasty (1736-49), was short-lived, Nadir is generally regarded as one of the greatest of all rulers of Persia. |
 | | Nadir Shah's son, Zahir Shah, who is the current king, is speculated to return to Kabul soon, after nearly 30 years in exile. |
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