Durrani Empire - Article Index

Encyclopedia - Durrani Empire: Encyclopedia Ii - Durrani Empire - Reign Of Ahmad Shah 1747-1772
Nadir Shah's rule abruptly ended in June 1747 when he was assassinated. Some believe that Ahmad Shah had something to do with his death, ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Afghan People: Encyclopedia - Afghan People
Afghan is the name used to describe a person from the country of Afghanistan. It is, however, hard to combine the varying groups. Often t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - North-west Frontier Province Pakistan: Encyclopedia Ii - North-west Frontier Province Pakistan - History
North-West Frontier Province Pakistan - Ancient History. Since ancient times the NWFP region has been invaded by numerous groups includ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - North-west Frontier Province Pakistan: Encyclopedia Ii - North-west Frontier Province Pakistan - History
Since ancient times the NWFP region has been invaded by numerous groups including the Aryans, Persians, Greeks, Scythians, Kushans, Huns,...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - North-west Frontier Province Pakistan: Encyclopedia Ii - North-west Frontier Province Pakistan - History
Since ancient times the NWFP has been invaded by numerous groups including the Dravidians, Aryans, Persians, Greeks, Scythians, Kushans, ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Afghan People: Encyclopedia Ii - Afghan People - History
For more information see:History of Afghanistan and Durrani Empire Afghans as a whole draw their modern national identity from the foundi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kashmir: Encyclopedia - Kashmir
Kashmir is a region between the northern part of South Asia and the southern part of Central Asia. The term Kashmir historically describe...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Afghanistan: Encyclopedia - Afghanistan
Afghanistan (Pashtu/Dari-Persian: افغانستان, Afğānistān) is a country at the crossroads of Asia. Usually placed in Central A...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 18th Century: Encyclopedia - 18th Century
As a means of recording the passage of time, the 18th century refers to the century that lasted from 1701 through 1800 in the Gregorian c...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emperor: Encyclopedia - Emperor
An emperor is a (male) monarch, usually the sovereign ruler of an empire or another type of imperial realm. Empress is the feminine form ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ahmad Shah: Encyclopedia - Ahmad Shah
Ahmad Shah (احمد شاہ) (1724–1773), founder of the Durrani dynasty in Afghanistan, was the son of Zaman-Khan, hereditary chief of...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - North-west Frontier Province Pakistan: Encyclopedia Ii - North-west Frontier Province Pakistan - Demographics And Society
The NWFP has an estimated population of roughly 21 million that does not include more than 5 million Afghan refugees and their descendent...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - North-west Frontier Province Pakistan: Encyclopedia Ii - North-west Frontier Province Pakistan - Geography And Main Attractions
The NWFP sits mainly on the Iranian plateau and lies primarily in Central Asia, while parts of it overlap onto South Asia as well and thi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - North-west Frontier Province Pakistan: Encyclopedia Ii - North-west Frontier Province Pakistan - Economy
NWFP is on the way to economic recovery, largely due to stable political and law-and-order conditions. Agriculture remains important and ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - North-west Frontier Province Pakistan: Encyclopedia Ii - North-west Frontier Province Pakistan - Education
The trend towards higher education is rapidly increasing in the province and the NWFP is home to Pakistan's foremost engineering universi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - North-west Frontier Province Pakistan: Encyclopedia Ii - North-west Frontier Province Pakistan - Social Issues
The NWFP continues to have an image problem. Even within Pakistan it is regarded as a "radical state" and a "backwater" due to the rise o...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Afghan People: Encyclopedia Ii - Afghan People - Culture
Afghan people - Contributions to Humanity. The different ethnic groups that today make up Afghanistan made significant contributions in...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - North-west Frontier Province Pakistan: Encyclopedia Ii - North-west Frontier Province Pakistan - Demographics And Society
The NWFP has an estimated population of roughly 21 million that does not include more than 3 million Afghan refugees and their descendent...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - North-west Frontier Province Pakistan: Encyclopedia Ii - North-west Frontier Province Pakistan - Economy
NWFP is on the way to economic recovery, largely due to stable political and law-and-order conditions. Agriculture remains important and ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - North-west Frontier Province Pakistan: Encyclopedia Ii - North-west Frontier Province Pakistan - Education
The trend towards higher education is rapidly increasing in the province and the NWFP is home to Pakistan's foremost engineering universi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - North-west Frontier Province Pakistan: Encyclopedia Ii - North-west Frontier Province Pakistan - Social Issues
The NWFP continues to have an image problem. Even within Pakistan it is regarded as a "radical state" and a "backwater" due to the rise o...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - North-west Frontier Province Pakistan: Encyclopedia Ii - North-west Frontier Province Pakistan - Demographics And Society
The NWFP has an estimated population of roughly 21 million that does not include more than 3 million Afghan refugees and their descendent...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - North-west Frontier Province Pakistan: Encyclopedia Ii - North-west Frontier Province Pakistan - Geography
The NWFP sits mainly on the Iranian plateau and lies primarily in Central Asia, while parts of it overlap onto South Asia as well and thi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emperor: Encyclopedia Ii - Emperor - Historical Development Of The Roman & Christian Tradition
Emperor - Europe & Byzantium. In the Roman tradition a large variety in the meaning and importance of the Imperial form of monarch...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Extinct States: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Extinct States - Modern States
List of extinct states - States and territories grouped by geographical location. In and around what is now Bulgaria Third Bulgarian...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 18th Century: Encyclopedia Ii - 18th Century - Events
18th century - 1700s. 1701-1714: War of the Spanish Succession 1703: Saint Petersburg founded by Peter the Great. Russian capital unti...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kashmir: Encyclopedia Ii - Kashmir - History
For history of Kashmir prior to the 19th century, see History of Kashmir. Kashmir - Modern history. Kashmir passed from the control of ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Durrani: Encyclopedia Ii - Durrani - A Brief History
The Durrani are, like other Pashtuns, primarily descendents of Aryan invaders of the Iranian variant (as well as the various invaders and...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emperor: Encyclopedia Ii - Emperor - Historical Development
Emperor - Europe. In the Roman tradition a large variety in the meaning and importance of the Imperial form of monarchy developed: in ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Third Battle Of Panipat: Encyclopedia Ii - Third Battle Of Panipat - Descendants Of Maratha Prisoners Of War
Though it is a historical fact that a large number of prisoners around the scene of the battle were taken as slaves to Afghanistan, it is...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Afghanistan: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Afghanistan - History Of Afghanistan
Afghanistan's history, internal political development, foreign relations, and very existence as an independent state have largely been de...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of India: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of India - The Neolithic Era
The early Neolithic culture in South Asia is represented by the Mehrgarh culture which began in 7000 BC, now in Baluchistan, Pakistan. Th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sindh: Encyclopedia Ii - Sindh - History
Sindh - Ancient history. The first known village settlements date as far back as 7000 BCE. Permanent settlements at Mehrgarh to the wes...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Pashtun People: Encyclopedia Ii - Pashtun People - History And Origins
Pashtun culture is ancient and much of it is yet to be recorded in contemporary times. There are many conflicting theories, some contempo...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sindh: Encyclopedia Ii - Sindh - History
Sindh - Ancient history. The first known village settlements date as far back as 7000 BCE. Permanent settlements at Mehrgarh to the wes...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Afghanistan: Encyclopedia Ii - Afghanistan - History
Main article: History of Afghanistan Afghanistan exists at a unique nexus-point where numerous Eurasian civilizations have interacted and...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Pashtunistan: Encyclopedia Ii - Pashtunistan - Pashtunistan In History
Historically, Pashtuns have rarely been united and, although sharing a common language and belief in being related to one another, did no...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kashmir: Encyclopedia Ii - Kashmir - History
For history of Kashmir prior to the 19th century, see History of Kashmir. For information regarding on-going conflict see History of the ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Afghanistan: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Afghanistan - History Of Afghanistan 1992 To Present
Main article: History of Afghanistan since 1992 When the victorious mujahidin entered Kabul to assume control over the city and the centr...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sindh: Encyclopedia Ii - Sindh - Wildlife
Among the wild animals, the Sindh Ibex (Sareh), Wild Sheep (Urial or gadh) and Black Bear are found in the western rocky range, where the...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sindh: Encyclopedia Ii - Sindh - Vegetation
Except fot the irrigated Indus Valley, the province is arid and has scant vegetation. The dwarf Palm, Acacia Rupestris (Kher), and Tecoma...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of India: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of India - The Bronze Age
Bronze age civilizations in the Indian subcontinent laid the foundations for modern Indian civilization, including urban settlements and ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Afghanistan: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Afghanistan - Soviet Intervention In Afghanistan 1978-1992
Main article: Democratic Republic of Afghanistan The PDPA, as a pro-communist socialist party, implemented a socialist agenda which inclu...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sindh: Encyclopedia Ii - Sindh - Education
Education in the province is quite widespread and the province has a high literacy rate compared to other parts of Pakistan, mainly due t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Afghanistan: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Afghanistan - European Influence In Afghanistan 1826-1919
Main article: European influence in Afghanistan Dost Mohammed Khan gained control in Kabul. Collision between the expanding British and R...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Afghanistan: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Afghanistan - The Durrani Empire 1747-1826
Main article: Durrani Empire In 1747, Ahmad Shah Durrani, the founder of what is known today as Afghanistan, established his rule. A Pash...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Afghanistan: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Afghanistan - Reforms Of Amanullah Khan And Civil War 1919-1929
Main article: Reforms of Amanullah Khan and civil war King Amanullah (1919-1929) moved to end his country's traditional isolation in the ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sindh: Encyclopedia Ii - Sindh - Personalities
There are many popular figures from Sind. The following is brief list: Pre-Independence (pre-1947) Emperor Akbar the Great Sufi Sahah In...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of India: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of India - The Mahajanapadas
By 500 BC, sixteen monarchies and 'republics' known as the Mahajanapadas stretched across the Indo-Gangetic plains from modern-day Afghan...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Afghanistan: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Afghanistan - Reigns Of Nadir Shah And Zahir Shah 1929-1973
Main article: Reigns of Nadir Shah and Zahir Shah Prince Mohammed Nadir Khan, a cousin of Amanullah's, in turn defeated Bacha-i-Saqao in ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Afghanistan: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Afghanistan - Daoud's Republic Of Afghanistan 1973-1978
Main article: Daoud's Republic of Afghanistan Amid charges of corruption and malfeasance against the royal family and poor economic condi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of India: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of India - Early Middle Kingdoms - The Golden Age
The middle period, especially that associated with the Gupta dynasty, is known as India's Golden Age, a time of unparalleled cultural dev...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of India: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of India - Colonial Era
During the colonial era, India, along with several ancient nations in Asia, Africa and South America, was targeted by expansionist Europe...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of India: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of India - The Mughal Era
History of India - Mughal Empire. In 1526, Babur, a Timurid descendant of Timur, swept across the Khyber Pass and established the Mugha...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Afghanistan: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Afghanistan - Islamic Conquest Of Afghanistan 642-1747
Main article: Islamic conquest of Afghanistan In 642 CE, Arabs invaded the entire region and introduced Islam. Afghanistan, like all othe...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of India: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of India - Republic Of India
Main Articles: Political Integration of India, History of the Republic of India Since independence, India has fought a number of wars aga...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kashmir: Encyclopedia Ii - Kashmir - Demographics
In Pakistan-administered Kashmir (containing Northern Areas and Azad Kashmir) 99% of the population is Muslim. Settlers encouraged by the...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kashmir: Encyclopedia Ii - Kashmir - Economy
Kashmir's economy is centered around agriculture. Historically, Kashmir came into economic limelight when the world famous Cashmere wool ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of India: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of India - The Islamic Sultanates
After the Arab-Turkic invasion of India's ancient northern neighbour Persia, various short lived Islamic empires invaded and spread acros...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of India: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of India - Late Middle Kingdoms - The Classical Age
Later, the Chola kingdom emerged in northern Tamil Nadu, and the Chera kingdom in Kerala. The ports of southern India were involved in th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kashmir: Encyclopedia Ii - Kashmir - Area And Subdivisions
Kashmir - Indian-administered Kashmir. India controls approximately 45.5% (101,387 km²) of the disputed territory. Indian-administered...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of India: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of India - The Magadha Empire
Amongst the 16 Mahajanapadas, the kingdom of Magadha rose to prominence under a number of dynasties that peaked in power under the reign ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sindh: Encyclopedia Ii - Sindh - Economy
Sindh is the backbone of Pakistan economy as it generates approximately 70% of the total national revenue whereas in return federal gover...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sindh: Encyclopedia Ii - Sindh - Demographics And Society
The population is approximately 35 million while official source (1998 census) estimated 30.439 million, with over half being urban dwell...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sindh: Encyclopedia Ii - Sindh - Geography
Sindh is located at the northeastern corner of South Asia just before the Iranian plateau in the west. It is the third largest province g...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sindh: Encyclopedia Ii - Sindh - Climate
A subtropical region, Sindh is hot in the summer and cold in winter. Temperatures frequently rise above 46 celsius (115 fahrenheit ) betw...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of India: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of India - Persian And Greek Invasion
Around the 5th century BCE, the northern Indian subcontinent was invaded by the Achaemenid Empire and the Greeks of Alexander the Great's...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sindh: Encyclopedia Ii - Sindh - Personalities
There are many popular figures from Sind. The following is brief list: Pre-Independence (pre-1947) Sufi Sahah Innayat (The 1st Socialist...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Afghanistan: Encyclopedia Ii - Afghanistan - Constitution
Main article: Constitution of Afghanistan According to the 2004 constitution, Afghanistan is run by a president, who is elected by direct...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Afghanistan: Encyclopedia Ii - Afghanistan - Demographics
Main article: Demographics of Afghanistan The population of Afghanistan is divided into a wide variety of ethnic groups largely composed ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Afghanistan: Encyclopedia Ii - Afghanistan - Economy
Main article: Economy of Afghanistan Although Afghanistan has significant amounts of natural resources, it is a poor country, highly depe...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Afghanistan: Encyclopedia Ii - Afghanistan - Culture
Main article: Culture of Afghanistan Afghans display pride in their country, ancestry, military prowess, and above all, their independenc...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Afghanistan: Encyclopedia Ii - Afghanistan - Education
Main article: Education in Afghanistan In the spring of 2003, it was estimated that 30% of Afghanistan's 7,000 schools had been seriously...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emperor: Encyclopedia Ii - Emperor - Lists Of Emperors
Emperor - Emperors of traditional empires. Persian Empire (559 BC–330 BC) - see List of kings of Persia Empire of Alexander the Gre...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emperor: Encyclopedia Ii - Emperor - Distinction Between Emperor And Other Types Of Monarch
Both kings and emperors are monarchs. There is no single rule to distinguish the one from the other: several factors, like interpretation...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Afghanistan: Encyclopedia Ii - Afghanistan - Geography
Main article: Geography of Afghanistan Afghanistan is a land-locked mountainous country, with plains in the north and southwest. The high...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Afghanistan: Encyclopedia Ii - Afghanistan - Subdivisions
Afghanistan is divided into 34 provinces (velayat) which are further divided into districts. Main article: Provinces of Afghanistan Main ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kashmir: Encyclopedia Ii - Kashmir - Demographics
Pakistan-administered Kashmir (containing Northern Areas and Azad Kashmir) contain a 99% Muslim majority. Settlers encouraged by the Gove...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kashmir: Encyclopedia Ii - Kashmir - Area And Subdivisions
Kashmir - Indian-administered Kashmir. India controls approximately 45.5% (101,387 km²) of the disputed territory. Indian-administered...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kashmir: Encyclopedia Ii - Kashmir - Economy
Agriculture is the mainstay of economy here Historically, Kashmir came into economic limelight when the world famous Cashmere wool was ex...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kashmir: Encyclopedia Ii - Kashmir - Tourist Attractions
The scenic setting of Kashmir itself has been a major tourist attraction despite the ever present danger. The mode of travel itself is a ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Afghanistan: Encyclopedia Ii - Afghanistan - Politics
Main article: Politics of Afghanistan Afghanistan is currently led by president Hamid Karzai, who was elected in October of 2004. Before ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Afghanistan: Encyclopedia Ii - Afghanistan - Origin And History Of The Name
The current name of Afghanistan derives from the alternative name for the Pashtuns: Afghan, being the founders of modern Afghanistan. The...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Afghanistan: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Afghanistan - Pre-islamic Period Of Afghanistan Before 651
Main article: Pre-Islamic period of Afghanistan Afghanistan's known pre-Islamic past began with Aryan invasions around 2000 BCE and conti...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Extinct States: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Extinct States - Ancient And Medieval States
States and realms that disappeared in ancient history. List of extinct states - Ancient Europe North Africa and the Near East. Adiaben...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Afghanistan: Encyclopedia Ii - Afghanistan - Economy
Main article: Economy of Afghanistan Although Afghanistan has significant amounts of natural resources, it is a poor country, highly depe...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Afghanistan: Encyclopedia Ii - Afghanistan - Origin And History Of The Name
The name of Afghanistan derives from word Afghan. The Pushtuns appear to have begun using the term Afghan as a name for themselves from t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sindh: Encyclopedia Ii - Sindh - Art And Culture
Please remove this notice after the article has been expanded. Details are on this talk page or at Wikipedia:Requests for expansion. ....   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Afghanistan: Encyclopedia Ii - Afghanistan - Demographics
Main article: Demographics of Afghanistan The population of Afghanistan is divided into a wide variety of ethnic groups largely composed ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emperor: Encyclopedia Ii - Emperor - Distinction Between Emperor And Other Types Of Monarch
Both kings and emperors are monarchs. There is no single rule to distinguish the one from the other: several factors, like interpretation...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emperor: Encyclopedia Ii - Emperor - Lists Of Emperors
Emperor - Emperors of traditional empires. Persian Empire (559 BC–330 BC) - see List of kings of Persia Empire of Alexander the Gre...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emperor: Encyclopedia Ii - Emperor - History On Other Imperial Traditions
Emperor - Pre-Columbian American traditions. The only pre-Columbian North American rulers to be commonly called emperors were the Huey...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Pashtun People: Encyclopedia Ii - Pashtun People - Who Is A Pashtun?
Amongst historians, anthropologists, and the Pashtuns themselves, there is some debate as to who exactly is a Pashtun. The most prominent...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sindh: Encyclopedia Ii - Sindh - Economy
Sindh is the backbone of Pakistan economy as it generates approximately 70% of the total national revenue whereas in return federal gover...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Pashtun People: Encyclopedia Ii - Pashtun People - Institutions
The Pashtuns are predominantly a tribal people, however, increasing numbers now dwell in cities and urban settlements. Many still identif...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Pashtun People: Encyclopedia Ii - Pashtun People - Culture
Throughout Pashtun history poets, prophets, kings and warriors have been the most revered members of society. The term 'Pakhto' or 'Pasht...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sindh: Encyclopedia Ii - Sindh - Demographics And Society
The population is approximately 35 million while official source (1998 census) estimated 30.439 million, with over half being urban dwell...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Pashtun People: Encyclopedia Ii - Pashtun People - Social Conditions
The Pashtuns today are a diverse population with widely varying lifestyles and perspectives. The effects of globalization have led to the...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sindh: Encyclopedia Ii - Sindh - Geography
Sindh is located at the northeastern corner of South Asia just before the Iranian plateau in the west. It is the third largest province g...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sindh: Encyclopedia Ii - Sindh - Climate
A subtropical region, Sindh is hot in the summer and cold in winter. Temperatures frequently rise above 46 C (115 F ) between May and Aug...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sindh: Encyclopedia Ii - Sindh - Vegetation And Animal Life
Except fot the irrigated Indus Valley, the province is arid and has scant vegetation. The dwarf Palm, Acacia Rupestris (Kher), and Tecoma...   » Read the article