Afghanistan

Ahmad Shah Durrani established the Durrani Empire, marking the beginning of the modern state of Afghanistan.

Afghanistan gained independence from British control after the Third Anglo-Afghan War.

Afghanistan officially became the Kingdom of Afghanistan after gaining independence.

Zahir Shah was overthrown, leading to the establishment of the Republic of Afghanistan.

A communist revolution led to the establishment of a socialist state in Afghanistan.

The Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan in response to the internal socialist conflict.

The Mujahideen defeated the Soviet forces, leading to their withdrawal from Afghanistan.

The civil war overthrew the socialist government, establishing the Islamic State of Afghanistan.

The Taliban took control of most parts of Afghanistan, declaring the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan.

The US-led coalition invaded Afghanistan, leading to the overthrow of the Taliban government.

The Taliban regained control of Afghanistan, capturing Kabul and ending the 2001-2021 war.