Ahmad Shah Durrani

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1. When was Ahmad Shah Durrani born?Circa 1720-1722
2. When did Ahmad Shah Durrani die?June 4, 1772
3. Who was Ahmad Shah Durrani?He was a brave king who founded the Durrani Empire and is called the father of modern Afghanistan. He was born around 1720-1722 and grew up serving under Nader Shah of Persia.
4. Why is he called the father of modern Afghanistan?Because he created a new state in 1747 that united many tribes and set the foundation for the country we know today.

Durrani Empire: A powerful 18th-century empire established by Ahmad Shah Durrani, encompassing significant portions of Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iran, and India.
Nader Shah: The Persian ruler under whom Ahmad Shah served as a military commander before rising to power.
Third Battle of Panipat: A pivotal and massive 18th-century battle where Ahmad Shah Durrani's forces defeated the Maratha Confederacy, significantly altering regional power dynamics.
Geopolitical Landscape: The way political power and relationships are arranged across different countries and regions.