Principality of Kandahar
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The Principality of Kandahar[1] (Persian: شاهزاده قندهار) was a state that existed in Kandahar from 1818 to 1855. It was ruled by the Dil brothers, members of the Barakzai dynasty, in a confederation.[2] In 1855 the principality was conquered by the Kabul-based half-brother of the Kandahari Dil brothers,[3] Dost Mohammad Khan.[4][2][5]
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Principality of Kandahar شاهزاده قندهار (Persian) | |
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1818–1855 | |
Capital | Kandahar |
Common languages | Persian Pashto |
Ethnic groups | Durrani Pashtuns Farsiwan |
Religion | Sunni Islam Shia Islam |
Government | Principality |
History | |
• Established | 1818 |
• Disestablished | 1855 |
Today part of | Afghanistan |
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