A Thousand Splendid Suns

By kriscroom300

  • Bloodless Coup

    Bloodless Coup
    On this day King Zahir Shah who had been ruling for 40 years went out of town for medical treatment. While he was away Daoud and a small military group seized power in an almost bloodless coup. Daoud Khan declared the country a republic with himself as president and premier.

  • Heartbreak

    Heartbreak
    General Daud is overthrown and killed in a coup. Start of armed revolt.

  • Death of 2 fighting spirits

    Death of 2 fighting spirits
    Laila's Brothers Killed in War