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1803 in Afghanistan

Explore 2 historical events and records for Afghanistan in 1803.

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Historical records for Afghanistan in 1803

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1803

Accession

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

Shah Shuja defeats Mahmud Shah and assumes the Afghan throne.

1803

Succession

Shuja · Kabul · House / House of Durrani

Succeeds as Shah of Afghanistan

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