George Frideric Handel vs Nader Shah
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Compare the life timelines of George Frideric Handel (1685–1759) and Nader Shah (1688–1747) side by side. Their lives overlapped for 59 years, from 1688 to 1747.
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George Frideric Handel (1685–1759)
- — Born in Halle, Germany Verified
- — Settled permanently in London
- — Premiered the Water Music on the River Thames Verified
- — Became a naturalized British subject
- — Premiered Messiah in Dublin Verified
- — Died in London, England Verified
Nader Shah (1688–1747)
- — Born into the Afshar tribe in Khorasan Verified
- — Entered the service of Safavid claimant Tahmasp II Verified
- — Drove the Afghans from Isfahan and restored the Safavid throne Verified
- — Deposed Tahmasp II and became regent of Iran Verified
- — Crowned Shah of Iran on the Mughan plain Verified
- — Captured Kandahar, completing the reconquest of Afghan territories Verified
- — Crushed the Mughal army at the Battle of Karnal Verified
- — Sacked Delhi and carried off the Peacock Throne and Koh-i-Noor diamond Verified
- — Grew increasingly despotic after an assassination attempt Verified
- — Assassinated by his own officers at Fathabad in Khorasan Verified