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1772 in Afghanistan

Explore 3 historical events and records for Afghanistan in 1772.

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Historical records for Afghanistan in 1772

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October

October 1772

Death of Ahmad Shah Durrani

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

Ahmad Shah dies near Kandahar after ruling Afghanistan for twenty-five years.

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1772

Succession

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

Timur Shah succeeds his father as ruler of the Durrani Empire.

1772

Succession

Timur · Kabul · House / House of Durrani

Succeeds as Shah of Afghanistan

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