Recapture of Isfahan

The Recapture of Isfahan was a military conflict during the Persian Constitutional Revolution which saw the arrival of Mujahideen Bakhtiari forces in Isfahan in early 1909 to engage government forces that had occupied the city since the Battle of Isfahan in 1908. It marked the prelude to the eventual overthrow of Muhammad Ali Shah and the rise of Ahmad Shah to power. The battle began in June and ended in July with Salar al-Dawla's retreat.

Battle
After Salar al-Dawla occupied Isfahan on behalf of Mohammad Ali Shah, Mohammad Taqi Najafi Isfahani requested aid from Yousef Khan Amir Mujahid. Yousef Khan then proceeded to lead his army of 7,000 soldiers to Isfahan. In July, government forces began to attempt to break the siege, resulting in approximately 2,000 total casualties. Eventually, Salar al-Dawla escaped and recaptured Yusuf Khan.