Durrani Empire

State · 1748–1827 CE · at its largest around 1763 CE

An Afghan empire founded by Ahmad Shah Durrani after Nader Shah's death, ruling from Kandahar and later Kabul and extending its power into northern India.

On its lands while it lasted

• Mughal Empire founded (1526–1857 CE): Empire founded by Babur that at its height ruled most of the Indian subcontinent, famed for its wealth, administration and architecture.
• Ahmad Shah Durrani (c. 1722 CE – 1772 CE): Founder of the Durrani Empire, the basis of modern Afghanistan, who repeatedly invaded northern India.
• Third Battle of Panipat (1761 CE): Ahmad Shah Durrani's Afghan army defeated the Marathas in one of the largest battles of the 18th century.
• Ranjit Singh (1780 CE – 1839 CE): Founder of the Sikh Empire who captured Lahore in 1799 and united the Punjab.
• Mirza Ghalib (1797 CE – 1869 CE): Urdu and Persian poet of late Mughal Delhi, celebrated for his ghazals.
• Gujranwala (c. 1799 CE): Capital of Sikh Empire (1799–1848).

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