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1801 in Afghanistan

Explore 3 historical events and records for Afghanistan in 1801.

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Historical records for Afghanistan in 1801

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1801

Accession

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

Mahmud Shah takes the throne after overthrowing Zaman Shah.

1801

Deposition

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

Zaman Shah is deposed and blinded during a struggle among the Durrani princes.

1801

Succession

Mahmud · Kabul · House / House of Durrani

Succeeds as Shah of Afghanistan

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