-
Afghanistan was born
The state of Afghanistan was founded by Ahmad Shah Durran, a former bodyguard. He goes on to rule present-day Pakistan as well parts of Iran and India -
New throne
Dost Mohammed takes the throne in Kabul but comes under pressure from British over his links with Russia and Iran -
Afghanistan First War
British wanted to restore exiled ruler on the throne in Kabul so they launched the first Anglo-Afghan war because they thought Dost was unable to resist Russia penetration. -
Afghanistan Second War
In November 1875, Lord Lytton was appointed governor general and he was concerned about Russia influence growing, and he notified Dost Mohammed son, who got the throne when his dad died, he refused to let Lytton enter and his envoy, Neville Chamberlain, that made him launch the 2nd war with a British invasion. -
Period: to
Afghanistan Third War
An outbreak of WW1, there had a wide spread of Ottoman Turkey against Britain. The ruler got assassinated on Feb 20, 1919, from persons in the anti-British movement. In his coronation address, he said they had independence. A peace treaty was signed recognizing the independence. Before signing the final document with the British, The Afghans were friends the Soviet Union -
New King
Years of Civil unrest, Zahir Shah becomes king and remains in power for the next 40 years -
Republic
The former prime minister Mohammed Daud seizes power and declares a republic. He is overthrown and a year later, a new president arrives -
Period: to
Soviet War to end
1979: Soviet troops move into and remove the president from power
1980" Backed by the Soviets, Babrack Karmal is president
1985: Islamic fighters intensify their resistance to the government and the Soviet job. The US provides financial backing to their cause and the fighter got supplied Stinger missiles, shooting down Soviet helicopters
1989: Soviet leave and left their president exposed -
Period: to
Taliban
1996: The Taliban gain control and introduce extreme Islamic law which is the Islamic legal system derived from the religious precepts of Islam, banning women to work and using brutal punishments like stoning to death and amputation
1998: Bin Laden: The US launches air strikes on suspected bases Of
