Durrani dynasty
alternative words: Durrani
keywords: king , state
related topics: King Zahir , Muhammad Daoud , Afghanistan
related web sites: http://www.sabawoon.com/afghanpedia/Dynasty.Durrani.shtm , http://www.infoplease.com/ce6/people/A0834704.html
explanation: Ahmad Khan Abdali was a pashtun general of Persian Emperor, Nadir Shah. After the assassination of Nadir shah in 1747, Ahmad Khan proclaimed independence and founded Durrani dynasty. His territory extended from Afghanistan to New Deli but Durrani dynasty had to cede gradually the Indian part to British empire. King Amanollah Khan fought against British invaders by westernizing Afghanistan. The last Afghan king, Zahir shah was deposed by his cousin, Daoud in 1973.
King Zahir
alternative words: Zahir shah, Mohammad Zahir Shah, Zahir, Zaher
keywords: famous person , king , statesman
related topics: Muhammad Daoud , Kabul , Durrani dynasty
related web sites: http://www.afghan-web.com/bios/today/zahirshah.html , http://www.afghanan.net/afghanistan/sites/modern.htm
explanation: Born in 1914 as s son of Afghan king, Nadir shah and received an education at Kabul and in France. After an assassination of his father in 1933, Zahir succeeded him at the age 19. With his cousin, Muhammad Daoud as prim minister, he has modernized Afghanistan by infrastructure development and women's emancipation. He promulgated a constitution in 1964, which introduced the free election. During his trip in Europe in 1973, he was forced to abdicate by Daoud. Since then he lives in Italy.
Loya Jirga
alternative words: Loyajirga
keywords: king , organization
related topics: Pashtun , Taliban
related web sites: http://www.loyajirga.com
explanation: Literally "grand assembly", Loya Jirga originated from an institution of Pashtun tribe: tribal chiefs and religious authorities had been convened for an important decision such as election of king or war declaration. After an eviction of king Amanullah Khan, it was Loya Jirga that designated Mohammad Nadir as successor. In modern Afghanistan, Loya Jirga had been also convened for recognition of new constitutions and regimes. It is now convened to designate a successor of Taliban regime.
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