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Zahir Shah was a proponent of modernization and worked towards implementing progressive reforms during his reign, demonstrating his forward-thinking approach to governance.

Zahir Shah was a skilled horseback rider and enjoyed participating in equestrian activities, showcasing his athletic abilities.

Despite being a monarch, Zahir Shah was known for his humility and approachability, often engaging with his people in a down-to-earth manner.

Zahir Shah was known for his love of poetry and often wrote his own verses, showcasing his artistic side.

Mohammed Zahir Shah, the last king of Afghanistan, was an avid gardener and had a passion for cultivating roses in his palace gardens.

Upon his return to Afghanistan as a teenager, Zahir Shah helped his father and family members in their quest in ensuring that the country did not spiral out of control...

Mohammad Zahir Shah died on 23 July 2007 in his residence in Kabul at the age of 92. He had been suffering from illness for some time.

Mohammed Zahir Shaw married Humaira Begum, his first cousin, on 7 November, 1931. The couple had 9 children, seven sons and two daughters.

In 2002, he was given the title of 'Father of the Nation'.

Mohammed Zahir Shah tried to turn Afghanistan into a modern democratic state. He gave Afghanistan a new constitution, introduced free elections, civil rights, women's rights and universal suffrage.

Zahir Shah returned to Afghanistan from exile in the year 2002 after the Taliban leadership had been ousted and helped in establishing the ‘Loya Jirga’ which was a temporary assembly....

In 1973, his cousin Mohammad Daoud Khan overthrew Zahir Shah’s government when he had been in Italy for eye surgery and a new conservative government was established. For 29 years,...

During Zahir Shah’s reign, Afghanistan became a country that adopted a neutral stance as far as international politics was concerned and despite his efforts to reenergise the country with his...

Mohammad Zahir Shah was a modernist and after the conclusion of the Second World War, he employed the services of foreign advisors in order to usher in a modern Afghanistan....

Mohammad Zahir Shah was instrumental in modernising Afghanistan during his time as the king and in 1934 the country was inducted into the League of Nations. A few years later,...

In 1933, when Mohammad Zahir Shah was only 19 years old, he became the King of Afghanistan following the assassination of his father Mohammad Nadir Shah. However, Shah did not...

Mohammed Zahir Shah was born in Kabul, Afghanistan on 15 October, 1914 to Mohammad Nadir Shah and Mah Parwar Begum. Shah’s family belonged to the Barakzai royal family of Afghanistan...

Mohammad Zahir Shah was initially educated at the Habibia High School located in Kabul, where he studied in segregation for being a prince and after that he continued his education...

Mohammed Zahir Shah was born in Kabul, Afghanistan on 15 October, 1914 to Mohammad Nadir Shah and Mah Parwar Begum. Shah’s family belonged to the Barakzai royal family of Afghanistan...

Mohammad Zahir Shah died on 23 July 2007 in his residence in Kabul at the age of 92. He had been suffering from illness for some time.

Mohammed Zahir Shaw married Humaira Begum, his first cousin, on 7 November, 1931. The couple had 9 children, seven sons and two daughters.

In 2002, he was given the title of 'Father of the Nation'.

Mohammed Zahir Shah tried to turn Afghanistan into a modern democratic state. He gave Afghanistan a new constitution, introduced free elections, civil rights, women's rights and universal suffrage.

Zahir Shah returned to Afghanistan from exile in the year 2002 after the Taliban leadership had been ousted and helped in establishing the ‘Loya Jirga’ which was a temporary assembly....

In 1973, his cousin Mohammad Daoud Khan overthrew Zahir Shah’s government when he had been in Italy for eye surgery and a new conservative government was established. For 29 years,...

During Zahir Shah’s reign, Afghanistan became a country that adopted a neutral stance as far as international politics was concerned and despite his efforts to reenergise the country with his...

Mohammad Zahir Shah was a modernist and after the conclusion of the Second World War, he employed the services of foreign advisors in order to usher in a modern Afghanistan....

Mohammad Zahir Shah was instrumental in modernising Afghanistan during his time as the king and in 1934 the country was inducted into the League of Nations. A few years later,...

In 1933, when Mohammad Zahir Shah was only 19 years old, he became the King of Afghanistan following the assassination of his father Mohammad Nadir Shah. However, Shah did not...

Upon his return to Afghanistan as a teenager, Zahir Shah helped his father and family members in their quest in ensuring that the country did not spiral out of control...

Mohammad Zahir Shah was initially educated at the Habibia High School located in Kabul, where he studied in segregation for being a prince and after that he continued his education...

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