Afghanistan
Historical Events
1747 - Beginning of the Durrani Empire
Ahmad Shah Durrani established the Durrani Empire, marking the beginning of the modern state of Afghanistan.
1919 - Third Anglo-Afghan War
Afghanistan gained independence from British control after the Third Anglo-Afghan War.
1926 - Establishment of the Kingdom of Afghanistan
Afghanistan officially became the Kingdom of Afghanistan after gaining independence.
1973 - Overthrow of the Monarchy
Zahir Shah was overthrown, leading to the establishment of the Republic of Afghanistan.
1978 - Communist Revolution
A communist revolution led to the establishment of a socialist state in Afghanistan.
1979 - Soviet Invasion
The Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan in response to the internal socialist conflict.
1989 - Soviet Withdrawal
The Mujahideen defeated the Soviet forces, leading to their withdrawal from Afghanistan.
1992 - Fall of the Socialist Republic
The civil war overthrew the socialist government, establishing the Islamic State of Afghanistan.
1996 - Rise of the Taliban
The Taliban took control of most parts of Afghanistan, declaring the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan.
2001 - US Invasion of Afghanistan
The US-led coalition invaded Afghanistan, leading to the overthrow of the Taliban government.
2021 - Taliban Return to Power
The Taliban regained control of Afghanistan, capturing Kabul and ending the 2001-2021 war.