King of Afghanistan from 1933 to 1973

Mohammed Zahir Shah

Mohammad Zahir Shah was the last king of Afghanistan, reigning from 8 November 1933 until he was deposed on 17 July 1973.

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King of Afghanistan from 1933 to 1973
Born
1914-10-15
Portrait of Mohammed Zahir Shah
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Overview

Mohammad Zahir Shah was the last king of Afghanistan, reigning from 8 November 1933 until he was deposed on 17 July 1973. Ruling for almost 40 years, Zahir Shah was the longest-serving ruler of Afghanistan since the foundation of the Durrani Empire in the 18th century.

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