Afghanistan History

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  • Kabul Becomes the Capital

    The capital city is moved from Kandahar to Kabul

  • British Forces Invade

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    Anglo Afghan War

    British-Indian forced attacked Ghazni.

  • King Shah Shujah is Assassinated

    After the king is assainated British-Indian troops are massacred while retreating from Kabul.
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    The Second Anglo-Afghan War

    The Second Anglo–Afghan War was fought between the British Raj and the Emirate of Afghanistan

  • Third Anglo-Afghan War

    The outbreak of World War 2 led to the British-Afghan War. This war is fought for their independence.

  • Amanullah Becomes King

  • Amanullah Declares Afghanistan a Monarchy

  • Civil War Stirs

    Amanullah introduces new ideas. These cause the civil war to stir up.

  • Amnullah Flees

    Amnullah leaves right as the civil war is about to begin.

  • Zahir Shah Becomes King

    Shah brings a semblance of stability and rules for the next 40 years.

  • USA Recognizes Afghanistan

    The United States formally recognizes Afghanistan.

  • New Pope Declared

    Mohammed Daoud Khan (King’s Cousin) becomes prime minister and allows women a more public presence.

  • Prime Minister Turns Towrads Soviet Union For Help

    Mohammed Daud gets military and economic assistance from the Soviet Union. The Soviet Union leads him to go against women's rights.

  • Prime Minisfter Resigns

    Prime minister Mohammed Daud is forced to resign.

  • A Constitution Monarchy is Introduced

  • Khan Overthrows Shah

    Khan abolishes the monarchy and names himself president. The Republic of Afghanistan is established with firm ties to the USSR.

  • Daud Seizes Power

    Declares Afghanistan a republic.
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    Khan Acts For Woman

    Khan proposes a new constitution to grant women with rights. He also cracks down on those opposing him.

  • Daud is Overthrown

    After being overthrown, they killed Daud.

  • Soviet Union Invades Afghanistan

  • Signing the Peace Accords

    Afghanistan, USSR, the US and Pakistan sign peace accords.

  • Soviet Union Leaves

    Last Soviet troops leave, but civil war continues.

  • Taliban Takes Over Kabul

    Taliban took over Kabul and hung the former president Mohammed Najibullah.

  • Taliban Recognized as Legitimate Rulers

    Taliban recognized as legitimate rulers by Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. They now control about two-thirds of country.

  • Ahmad Shah Masood is Killed

    Ahmad Shah Masood, the leader of the Northern Alliance is Assassinated.

  • USA Bombs Afghanistan

  • Anti-Taliban Troops Enter Kabul

  • Former King Zahir Shah Returns

    Shah makes no attempt to reclaim the throne.

  • Loya Jirga Adopts New Constitution

    Loya Jirga adopts new constitution which includes a vote for presidency.

  • American Man Takes Over Window of Hope Orphanage

    A Texas man took over the Window of Hope Orphanage in Afghanistan. The orphanage is finally taking a turn and starting to get better conditions under the new management.