Sovereign of the Kingdom of Afghanistan from 1919 to
1929
Date-wise Events / Works
May 03, 1919: He led a surprise attack against the British in India on
this day, beginning the third
Anglo-Afghan war.
January 14, 1929: Popular uprising by Habibullah Kalakani
made things rather difficult for Amanollah Khan, who on
this day, abdicated and fled to
neighbouring India while Afghanistan fell into a
civil war.
1960: From India he went to
Europe where he died in Zürich, Switzerland.
Special
Achievements / Events
His rule was marked by dramatic political and
social change.
After the third Anglo-Afghan War, Afghanistan was
able to pursue an independent foreign policy.
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