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 Shah Mosque, Isfahan. 19th-century illustration after an 18th-century original by Jean Chardin © akg-images. To continue reading this article you will need to purchase access to the online archive. Buy Online Access Buy Print & Archive Subscription 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.