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1747 in Afghanistan

Explore 5 historical events and records for Afghanistan in 1747.

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Historical records for Afghanistan in 1747

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1747

Capture of Ghazni

Durrani, Ahmad Shah · Ghazni · Shah of Afghanistan · Government / Government of Afghanistan

Ahmad Shah captures Ghazni while consolidating authority over the new kingdom.

1747

Capture of Kabul

Durrani, Ahmad Shah · Kabul · Shah of Afghanistan · Government / Government of Afghanistan

Ahmad Shah takes Kabul and extends his government across eastern Afghanistan.

1747

Coronation

Durrani, Ahmad Shah · Kandahar · Shah of Afghanistan · Government / Government of Afghanistan

Ahmad Shah is crowned in Kandahar and adopts the Durrani name for his confederation.

1747

Loya Jirga

Durrani, Ahmad Shah · Kandahar · Founder of Afghanistan · Government / Government of Afghanistan

A tribal assembly selects Ahmad Shah Durrani as ruler, founding the modern Afghan state.

1747

Succession

Durrani · Kabul · House / House of Durrani

Succeeds as Shah of Afghanistan, elected Shah

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