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Regains independence after 3rd war against british forces.
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He attempts to bring in social reforms. Which leads to eventually civil unrest.
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He comes from a long line of Pashtun rulers. Afghanistan remains a monarchy for the next four decades.
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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.
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But leads to polirisation and power struggles.
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He is killed in a coup. By his own people democratic party.
Armed revolt begins in country sides. -
Revolts continue and Afghan Army faces collaspe. Soviet Union sends in troops to help remove the corrupt leader Amin who is later excueted.