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Muhammad Nadir Shah
محمد نادر شاه
King of the God granted Kingdom of Afghanistan and its dependencies
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King of Afghanistan
Reign 16 October 1929 – 8 November 1933
Predecessor Habibullah Kalakāni
Successor Muhammad Zahir Shah
Born 9 April 1883
Dehra Dun, British India
Died 8 November 1933(1933-11-08) (aged 50)
Kabul, Afghanistan
Burial King Nadir Shah Mausoleum
Spouse Mah Parwar Begum
House Musahiban
Father Mohammad Yusuf Khan
Mother Sharaf Sultana Hukumat Begum
Religion Sunni Islam

Muhammad Nadir Shah (born Muhammad Nadir Khan on 9 April 1883) was a very important leader in Afghanistan. He became the King of Afghanistan on 15 October 1929. He ruled the country until 8 November 1933.

Before becoming king, he had several important jobs. He was the Minister of War, which means he was in charge of the country's military. He also served as Afghanistan's Ambassador to France. This means he represented his country in France. He was also a high-ranking general in the Afghan army.

Muhammad Nadir Shah and his son, Muhammad Zahir Shah, who became king after him, were part of a powerful family group called the Musahiban.

Life Before Becoming King

Early Years and Family

Muhammad Nadir Khan was born in Dehradun, which was then part of British India. His father was Mohammad Yusuf Khan and his mother was Sharaf Sultana Hukumat Begum. He grew up in a family with strong ties to Afghanistan's royal history.

Important Roles and Diplomacy

Nadir Khan was known for his military skills. He rose through the ranks to become a general. His experience in the army was very important for Afghanistan. He also worked as a diplomat, representing his country in France. This showed his ability to work with other nations.

Becoming King of Afghanistan

A Time of Change

In 1929, Afghanistan was going through a difficult time. The previous ruler, Habibullah Kalakāni, was in power. Nadir Khan returned to Afghanistan during this period. He gathered support and worked to bring stability back to the country.

Taking the Throne

On 15 October 1929, Muhammad Nadir Khan became the new King of Afghanistan. He took the title Muhammad Nadir Shah. His main goal was to unite the country and help it recover from the recent troubles.

His Time as King

Leading the Nation

As king, Muhammad Nadir Shah worked to rebuild Afghanistan. He focused on strengthening the government and the military. He wanted to make sure Afghanistan was a strong and independent nation. He also aimed to improve the lives of his people.

Challenges and Progress

His reign was relatively short, lasting just over four years. During this time, he faced many challenges. However, he made efforts to bring peace and order to the country. He tried to create a stable future for Afghanistan.

End of His Reign

A Tragic Event

King Muhammad Nadir Shah's reign ended suddenly. On 8 November 1933, he passed away in Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan. His death was a sad event for the country.

Succession

After his death, his son, Muhammad Zahir Shah, became the new King of Afghanistan. Muhammad Zahir Shah continued his father's work.

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