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The capital city is moved from Kandahar to Kabul
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British-Indian forced attacked Ghazni.
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After the king is assainated British-Indian troops are massacred while retreating from Kabul.
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The Second Anglo–Afghan War was fought between the British Raj and the Emirate of Afghanistan
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The outbreak of World War 2 led to the British-Afghan War. This war is fought for their independence.
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Amanullah introduces new ideas. These cause the civil war to stir up.
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Amnullah leaves right as the civil war is about to begin.
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Shah brings a semblance of stability and rules for the next 40 years.
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The United States formally recognizes Afghanistan.
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Mohammed Daoud Khan (King’s Cousin) becomes prime minister and allows women a more public presence.
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Mohammed Daud gets military and economic assistance from the Soviet Union. The Soviet Union leads him to go against women's rights.
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Prime minister Mohammed Daud is forced to resign.
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Khan abolishes the monarchy and names himself president. The Republic of Afghanistan is established with firm ties to the USSR.
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Declares Afghanistan a republic.
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Khan proposes a new constitution to grant women with rights. He also cracks down on those opposing him.
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After being overthrown, they killed Daud.
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Afghanistan, USSR, the US and Pakistan sign peace accords.
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Last Soviet troops leave, but civil war continues.
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Taliban took over Kabul and hung the former president Mohammed Najibullah.
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Taliban recognized as legitimate rulers by Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. They now control about two-thirds of country.
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Ahmad Shah Masood, the leader of the Northern Alliance is Assassinated.
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Shah makes no attempt to reclaim the throne.
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Loya Jirga adopts new constitution which includes a vote for presidency.
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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.