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1901 in Afghanistan

Explore 3 historical events and records for Afghanistan in 1901.

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Historical records for Afghanistan in 1901

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October

1 October 1901

Death of Abdur Rahman Khan

Rahman Khan, Abdur · Kabul · Amir of Afghanistan · Government / Government of Afghanistan

Abdur Rahman dies after creating a highly centralized Afghan state.

3 October 1901

Succession

Khan, Habibullah · Kabul · Amir of Afghanistan · Government / Government of Afghanistan

Habibullah Khan succeeds his father without a major succession war.

Other events (month unknown)

1901

Succession

Habib Allah · House / House of Barakzay

Succeeds as Emir of Afghanistan

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