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Afghanistan
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Afghanistan Regains Independence
Regains independence after 3rd war against british forces. -
Amanullah becomes King
He attempts to bring in social reforms. Which leads to eventually civil unrest. -
Amanullah Flees after civil unrest
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Zahir Shah becomes king
He comes from a long line of Pashtun rulers. Afghanistan remains a monarchy for the next four decades. -
General Mohammed Daud becomes Prime Minister
He turns to the Soviet Union for economical and military help. Brings in many new social reforms. Such as aboliton the practice of secluding women from public view. -
Mohammed Daud forced to resign as prime minister.
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Constitutional monarchy introduced
But leads to polirisation and power struggles. -
Mohammed Daud declares a repbublic
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General Daud is overthrown
He is killed in a coup. By his own people democratic party.
Armed revolt begins in country sides. -
Soviet Union sends in troops
Revolts continue and Afghan Army faces collaspe. Soviet Union sends in troops to help remove the corrupt leader Amin who is later excueted.
