Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan
Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan is a state in Afghanistan and the northwest (South Asia) that has existed since 2021 CE. Its people spoke Iranian languages (Median, Persian, Parthian, Scythian, Sogdian, Pashto, Kurdish).
The restored Taliban government, led by Hibatullah Akhundzada from Kandahar. It has barred girls from secondary school and women from most jobs, and Russia became the first country to recognize it, in 2025.
See Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan on the interactive timeline
Facts
- Dates
- 2021 CE to the present
- Duration
- 4 years
- Type
- State
- Region
- Afghanistan and the northwest, South Asia
- Language family
- Iranian
- Capital
- Kabul
Came from
Events in South Asia during its time
- Taliban retake Kabul
Neighbours in South Asia
- Republic of India
- Pakistan
- Sri Lanka
- Bangladesh
- Kingdom of Bhutan
- Rajasthan
- Tamil Nadu
- Andhra Pradesh
- Karnataka
- Gujarat
Elsewhere in the world at the same time
- United States
- United Kingdom
- Haiti
- Commonwealth of Australia
- Indonesia
- People's Republic of China
- South Africa
Questions
When did Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan exist?
2021 CE to the present, about 4 years.
Where was Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan?
Afghanistan and the northwest, in South Asia. Its capital was Kabul.
What language did Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan speak?
Iranian. This family includes Median, Persian, Parthian, Scythian, Sogdian, Pashto, Kurdish.
What came before Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan?
Islamic Republic of Afghanistan.