Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

Zar Shah Biography and Timeline

Follow Zar Shah through 2 dated historical records for Afghanistan.

Zar Shah, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

2Distinct records
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1919–1919Years on this page

1919

Capture of Bagh

Tribal Commander · Bagh · Warfare / Anglo-Afghan War, 3rd

Forces associated with Zar Shah seize Bagh, threatening the nearby British position at Landi Kotal and its vital water supply.

Role range: 1919-1919

Landi Kotal Water Supply Cut

Tribal Commander · Bagh · Warfare / Anglo-Afghan War, 3rd

Armed forces under Zar Shah disrupt the water supply serving Landi Kotal, increasing pressure on the British garrison in the Khyber.

Role range: 1919-1919

Records, sources and methodology

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