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10-3: The Afghan

Islamic History Podcast by Islamic History Podcast

Jan 20, 202526:37Religion & Spirituality

Ahmad Shah Durrani, also known as the "Father of Modern Afghanistan," rose to power in 1747 after uniting various Afghan tribes following the collapse of the Persian Safavid Empire. As the founder of the Durrani Empire,...

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