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1933 in Afghanistan

Explore 3 historical events and records for Afghanistan in 1933.

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Historical records for Afghanistan in 1933

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November

8 November 1933

Assassination of Mohammad Nadir Shah

Shah, Mohammad Nadir · Kabul · Government / Government of Afghanistan

A student assassinates Nadir Shah during a school ceremony in Kabul.

8 November 1933

Succession

Shah, Mohammad Zahir · Kabul · Government / Government of Afghanistan

Mohammad Zahir Shah succeeds his assassinated father as king of Afghanistan.

Other events (month unknown)

1933

Succession

Zahir · House / House of Afghanistan

Succeeds as Shah of Afghanistan

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