Mohammed Zahir Shah
King of Afghanistan and last monarch
Born
October 15th, 1914
110 years ago
Died
July 23rd, 2007
18 years ago — 92 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Afghanistan
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Ascended to the throne in 1933, serving as the last king of Afghanistan until his exile in 1973. After years of exile, he returned to Afghanistan in 2002 during a transitional period. Zahir Shah's reign included modernization efforts and attempts to establish a parliamentary democracy. His leadership saw significant national development projects, and a constitutional assembly convened in his honor upon his return. Though he held a largely ceremonial role during his later years, his presence was a symbol of unity for many Afghans during the turbulent post-Taliban era.
Reign as the last king of Afghanistan
Modernization efforts during the 20th century
Return to Afghanistan in 2002
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