When was Amanullah Khan born?

Amanullah Khan was born on 1 June 1892 in Paghman.

What positions has Amanullah Khan held?

Positions held by Amanullah Khan include: King of Afghanistan (1926–1929).

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Amanullah Khan

King and Emir of Afghanistan (1892-1960)

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Ghazi Amanullah Khan Barakzai was Emir of Afghanistan from 1919 to 1926, and then King of Afghanistan from 1926 until his abdication in 1929. After the end of the Third Anglo-Afghan War in August 1919, Afghanistan was able to relinquish its protected state status to proclaim independence and pursue an independent foreign policy free from the influence of the United Kingdom.

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Born: 1 June 1892 wd
Place of birth: Paghman wd
Died: 25 April 1960 wd
Place of death: Zurich wd
Citizenship: Afghanistan wd
Occupation: monarch, king wd
Spouse: Soraya Tarzi wd

Positions held wd

King of Afghanistan (9 June 1926 – 14 January 1929)

Awards wd

Order of the White Eagle
Order of the Golden Spur
Royal Victorian Chain (1928)

Questions

When was Amanullah Khan born?: Amanullah Khan was born on 1 June 1892 in Paghman.
What positions has Amanullah Khan held?: Positions held by Amanullah Khan include: King of Afghanistan (1926–1929).

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Last updated 4 November 2026 · facts checked 14 November 2026

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