Feature The Fall of Isfahan In March 1722 rebellious Afghan forces laid siege to the Safavid capital. Was the great Iranian empire on the brink of collapse? Ali Ansari | Published in History Today Volume 72 Issue 3 March 2022 To continue reading this article you need to purchase a subscription, available from only £5. Start my trial subscription now If you have already purchased access, or are a print & archive subscriber, please ensure you are logged in. Please email digital@historytoday.com if you have any problems. IranMiddle East Related Articles The Golden Ages Return of the Ayatollah: Iran’s Islamic Revolution Popular articles Books of the Year 2024: Part 1 Syria: Coup Proof?