Amanullah Khan

Sovereign of the Kingdom of Afghanistan

Amanullah Khan - Sovereign of the Kingdom of Afghanistan
Born

June 1st, 1892
132 years ago

Died

1960
65 years ago — 68 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Afghanistan

Links & References

Ruled the Kingdom of Afghanistan from 1919 to 1929. Implemented modernizations and reforms aiming to transform the country into a sovereign state. Led Afghanistan during the Third Anglo-Afghan War, successfully negotiating autonomy from British influence. Promoted education and women's rights, initiating changes in social customs and law.

Led Afghanistan during the Third Anglo-Afghan War

Promoted modernization and reforms in Afghanistan

Negotiated the Treaty of Rawalpindi with Britain

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