Emirate of Afghanistan
Emirate of Afghanistan was a state in Afghanistan and the northwest (South Asia) that lasted from 1823 to 1926 CE, about 103 years. Its people spoke Iranian languages (Median, Persian, Parthian, Scythian, Sogdian, Pashto, Kurdish).
The Barakzai state of Dost Mohammad Khan and his heirs, squeezed between British India and Russia. Two Anglo-Afghan wars left its foreign policy in British hands until Amanullah Khan won full independence in 1919.
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Facts
- Dates
- 1823 to 1926 CE
- Duration
- 103 years
- Type
- State
- Region
- Afghanistan and the northwest, South Asia
- Language family
- Iranian
- Capital
- Kabul
Came from
Became
Events in South Asia during its time
- Indian Rebellion
- Jallianwala Bagh massacre
Neighbours in South Asia
- Mughal Empire
- British Raj
- Ahom Kingdom
- Kingdom of Mysore
- Kingdom of Nepal
- Hyderabad State
- Company rule in India
- Durrani Empire
- Sikh Empire
- Kingdom of Mewar
Elsewhere in the world at the same time
- Ethiopian Empire (Solomonic dynasty)
- Ottoman Empire
- Ottoman Empire
- Portuguese Empire
- Kingdom of Kongo
- Viceroyalty of Peru
- Qing dynasty
- United States
- United Kingdom
- Haiti
Questions
When did Emirate of Afghanistan exist?
1823 to 1926 CE, about 103 years.
Where was Emirate of Afghanistan?
Afghanistan and the northwest, in South Asia. Its capital was Kabul.
What language did Emirate of Afghanistan speak?
Iranian. This family includes Median, Persian, Parthian, Scythian, Sogdian, Pashto, Kurdish.
What came before Emirate of Afghanistan?
Durrani Empire.
What came after Emirate of Afghanistan?
Kingdom of Afghanistan.