Mahmud Hotaki
Type: Person
As of November 2026, Mahmud Hotaki has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Kings and Generals (Jan 2026). Leads the Afghan military pressure culminating in the Safavid defeat and the fall of Isfahan; his takeover is a key driver of the empire’s collapse described in the episode.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Jan 2026 on Kings and Generals |
| Role | Hotak ruler; Afghan leader who captured Isfahan |
| Affiliation | Hotak (Hotaki) dynasty / Ghilzai Afghans |
Who talks about Mahmud Hotaki on podcasts?
Mahmud Hotaki came up; the most recent mention was Jan 2026 on Kings and Generals.
What is Mahmud Hotaki mentioned alongside?
Worked with: Malek Mahmud Sistani