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1 day ago · Zahir Shah, the last king of Afghanistan, officially abdicated on August 24, 1973, and lived in exile in Italy. Military expert Asadullah Nadeem says: “This coup set a precedent in Afghanistan, leading to subsequent coups, including the violent one that ultimately took Daoud Khan’s life and those of several family members.”
3 days ago · King Mohammed Zahir Shah, encouraged by others in his family, had other plans. Concerned about the kingdom’s growing dependence on the Communist Bloc and the continued disruption of Western projects within Afghanistan, he obtained resignations from Daoud and Naim in March 1963 . 25
1 day ago · The coup took place while Zahir Shah was in Italy receiving treatment for an eye condition. Following the coup, Zahir Shah sent his abdication letter from Italy to Kabul. Initially, Daoud Khan collaborated with leftist parties, including the People’s Democratic Party of Afghanistan, aiming to lift the country out of poverty and backwardness.
2 days ago · Afghanistan, landlocked multiethnic country located in the heart of south-central Asia. Lying along important trade routes connecting southern and eastern Asia to Europe and the Middle East, Afghanistan has long been a prize sought by empire builders. Its capital and largest city is Kabul.
4 days ago · The Afghan Army was expanded during King Zahir Shah's reign, starting in 1933. In 1934, soldiers of the Royal Afghan Army were also taught the Japanese martial art of Jujutsu by His Excellency Abdullah Khan, at the royal army school.
3 days ago · In particular, from 1945 to 1946, during Zahir Shah's rule, a revolt took place by the leadership of Ibrahim Khan most known as "Ibrahim Gawsawar" against new taxes that were exclusively imposed on Hazaras.
2 days ago · The jirga was held at Bagh bazaar of Bar Qambarkhel area. Local elders Haji Wajid Khan, Kamalud Din Afridi, Haji Zahir Shah and others took serious exception to deteriorating law and order situation in the area in recent weeks. They showed concerns over kidnapping of innocent tribesmen by unidentified armed persons in different parts of Tirah.
