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Habibullah Kalakani

Reaver of Afghan Nation (1929)

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Habibullah Kalakani, titularly known as Habibullah Khan III, and derogatively known as "Bacha-yi Saqaw", was the Emir of Afghanistan from 17 January to 13 October 1929, and the former leader of the Saqqawists. During the Afghan Civil War (1928–1929), he captured vast swathes of Afghanistan and ruled Kabul during what is known in Afghan historiography as the "Saqqawist period". No country recognized Kalakani as ruler of Afghanistan.

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Born
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Place of birth
Kabul wd
Died
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Place of death
Kabul wd
Citizenship
Afghanistan wd
Occupation
politician wd

Positions held wd

  • King of Afghanistan (14 December 1928 – 13 October 1929)

Questions

When was Habibullah Kalakani born?
Habibullah Kalakani was born on 19 January 1890 in Kabul.
What positions has Habibullah Kalakani held?
Positions held by Habibullah Kalakani include: King of Afghanistan (1928–1929).

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Habibullah Kalakani · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q473247 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Habibullah Kalakani of Afghanistan.jpg by Afghan government (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 14 November 2026

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