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Emirate of Afghanistan
The Emirate of Afghanistan was ruled by the Barakzai dynasty from Kabul after the decline of the Durrani Empire. It fought three wars with Britain and accepted British control of its foreign policy from 1879 to 1919. It became the Kingdom of Afghanistan in 1926.
Key facts
| Dates | 1823 – 1926 CE |
|---|---|
| Region | Iran & Central Asia |
| Continent | Asia |
| Capital | Kabul |
| Founder | Dost Mohammad Khan |
| Religion(s) | Sunni Islam |
Note on dates: Wikipedia dates the emirate from 1823; Dost Mohammad Khan took the title emir in 1826.
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