20 February 1919Assassination of Habibullah KhanHabibullah Khan
Habibullah is assassinated while on a hunting trip, creating a succession crisis.
Historical records for Afghanistan in 1919, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Habibullah is assassinated while on a hunting trip, creating a succession crisis.
Nasrullah Khan is proclaimed amir after Habibullah's assassination.
Amanullah takes control in Kabul and defeats Nasrullah's claim to the throne.
Amanullah declares Afghanistan fully independent in foreign affairs.
Afghan forces cross the frontier, beginning the Third Anglo-Afghan War.
Hostilities las for just 1 month
Under the Treaty of Rawalpindi Afghanistan wins control of its foreign affairs
The peace treaty ends the war and confirms Afghanistan's control of its foreign policy.
Nasr Allah is deposed
Habib Allah is assassinated by the anti-British movement
Stages a coup, imprisons his brothers & assumes power
Death of Habib Allah
Informs the Viceroy of India that Afghanistan is now "independent & free"
Amanullah establishes relations with Soviet Russia, which recognizes Afghanistan's independence.
Succeeds as Shah of Afghanistan
Succeeds as Emir of Afghanistan
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