ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Afsharid dynasty

The Afsharid Dynasty refers to a group of people who ruled over a part of the world called Iran a long long time ago, back in the 18th century.

Think of Iran like a kingdom, and the Afsharids were like the kings and queens who ruled over it.

The first king of the Afsharid Dynasty was a man named Nadir Shah, who was a very brave and powerful leader who fought against many enemies of Iran and made the kingdom stronger.

Under the rule of the Afsharid Dynasty, Iran became very successful in trade, art, and culture. Many beautiful buildings were built, and the people were generally happy and prosperous. However, there were also many wars and conflicts that caused a lot of suffering for the people.

Eventually, the Afsharids were overthrown by another group of rulers, but their legacy lives on as a part of Iranian history.