Question

Mention one reason why Qandahar was a bone of contention between the Safavids and the Mughals.

Answer 1

Answer:

Qandahar was a gateway to the subcontinent, both laid claims over it. While the Mughals were at war with the Janid Uzbeks, the Safavid army captured the fortress city of Qandahar and other strategic cities that controlled the region. The Mughals attempted unsuccessfully to regain the city. Thus, Qandahar was a bone of contention between the Safavids and the Mughals.