Английская Википедия:Iran Kharab

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Iran Kharab ("Ruin of Iran") was a fortified camp in Dagestan (present-day Russia) founded by Iranian ruler Nader Shah (Шаблон:Reign1736−1747) in July 1742.Шаблон:Sfn It was located to the northwest of Derbent, a little inland from the Caspian Sea coast, and was founded in order to provide for a secure base against constant raids during his difficult campaign in Dagestan.Шаблон:Sfn According to the modern historian Michael Axworthy, Nader's bitter decision to name the camp "Ruin of Iran" was "hardly encouraging for his troops".Шаблон:Sfn Reflecting on the difficulties which Nader encountered during his campaign, Axworthy notes that the irony of the name had taken a dreadful twist, proving itself "truer than Nader could have imagined".Шаблон:Sfn

Nader had his son Reza Qoli Mirza blinded at Iran Kharab.Шаблон:Sfn

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