Backgrounds and Factors of Revolts and Disorders under the Nader Shah

Nader Shah who is known for his expeditions and military campaigns renewed Iran’s power and prosperity following a decade of disorder after the Safavids’ fall. Using his own competencies and his efficient army, he reestablished order and security in the country even though he showed indulgence. His long and frequent military expeditions in western and southern Asia, Caucasus and Transoxiana put people in hardship and created serious political and economic difficulties for his rule and led to some revolts and disorder throughout Iran. This paper investigates the causes and backgrounds if these upheavals including taxation system, long repeatedly conquests, Iran’s economic problems and his religious policy through a descriptive-analytical Method.