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• Fall of the Taliban administration
  2001

• Political Coups
  1973 to 1978

  In 1973, General Mohammed Daud seizes power in a coup and declares a republic. Five years later, he is overthrown by leftist People's Democratic Party. The leftist party splits in two parts which fight against each other.

• Constitutional monarchy
  1964

  The introduction of constitutional monarchy leads to political polarisation and power struggles.

• Mohammed Daud resigns
  1963

  Mohammed Daud is forced to resign as prime minister.

• General Mohammed Daud becomes prime minister
  1953

  He Introduces a number of social reforms; Turns to Soviet Union for economic and military assistance

• Zahir Shah becomes king
  1933

  Four years after Amanullah flew after civil unrest over his reforms, Zahir Shah becomes king. Afghanistan remains a monarchy for next four decades.

• Amanullah proclaims himself king
  1926

  He attempts to introduce social reforms leading to opposition from conservative forces.

• Afghanistan regains independence
  1919

  This happened after after the third war against British forces trying to bring country under their sphere of influence