Abdication
Amanullah abdicates as rebel forces threaten Kabul.
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1929 in Afghanistan
Explore 8 historical events and records for Afghanistan in 1929.
Historical records for Afghanistan in 1929
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January
Succession
Inayatullah Khan succeeds Amanullah during the collapse of the royal government.
Abdication
Inayatullah abdicates after only three days as rebel forces enter Kabul.
Capture of Kabul
Habibullah Kalakani captures Kabul and takes power from the Barakzai monarchy.
October
Capture of Kabul
Nadir Khan's forces capture Kabul and overthrow Habibullah Kalakani.
King of Afghanistan
A tribal assembly proclaims Mohammad Nadir Shah king of Afghanistan.
Other events (month unknown)
Succession
Succeeds as Shah of Afghanistan
Succession
Succeeds as Shah of Afghanistan
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