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Zahir Shah begins his 40 year reign of Afghanistan
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Mohammed Duad Khan, Cousin of King Zahir shah Seizes power in a coup and declares Afghanistan a republic
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Russia invades Afghanistan
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Baba and amir move to Fremont California
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Soviets withdraw from Afghanistan
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Taliban seize control of kabul and introduce hardline version of islam, banning women from work, and introducing punishments which include stoning and amputations.
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United states military becomes involved in Afghanistan
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In 2001, Amir says, "I have to go back Pakistan... Rahim Khan is very sick".
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President George W, Bush gave the Taliban the option of handing over Bin laden which they refused to do. U.S joined forces with rebel groups to fight off Taliban rule.
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Amir and sohrab fly a kite together and for a brief moment shoran smiles
