Events tagged with "mohammed zahir shah"

Historical Events tagged with "mohammed zahir shah"

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Politics & Government

Coup Against King Mohammed Zahir Shah

July 17th, 1973 51 years ago

While King Mohammed Zahir Shah of Afghanistan underwent surgery in Italy, his cousin Mohammed Daoud Khan seized the opportunity to execute a coup, effectively deposing the monarch. This sudden power move marked a significant shift in Afghan governance, as Daoud Khan had long been a prominent political figure and previously served as prime minister. The coup occurred with little resistance, as King Zahir's absence left a power vacuum that Daoud and his supporters quickly filled.