History of Afghanistan - Article Index

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 - Abdur Rahman Khan: Encyclopedia - Abdur Rahman Khan
Abdur Rahman Khan (ca. 1844 Kabul, Afghanistan – October 1, 1901), amir of Afghanistan, was the third son of Afzul Khan, who was the el...   » 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 - Mahmud Of Ghazni: Encyclopedia Ii - Mahmud Of Ghazni - Military Campaigns
Issuing forth year after year from his capital of Ghazni, Sultan Mahmud carried sixteen or seventeen campaigns into northern India and Gu...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Abdur Rahman Khan: Encyclopedia Ii - Abdur Rahman Khan - Reign
At the durbar on July 22, 1880, Abbdur Rahman was officially recognized as amir, granted assistance in arms and money, and promised, in c...   » 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 - 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 - Gandhara: Encyclopedia - Gandhara
Gandhāra (also Ghandara, Ghandahra, Chandahara, and Persian Gandara) is the name of an ancient kingdom in eastern Afghanistan and north-...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - U.s. Invasion Of Afghanistan: Encyclopedia - U.s. Invasion Of Afghanistan
The United States invasion of Afghanistan (Operation Enduring Freedom1) occurred in October 2001, in the wake of the September 11, 2001 a...   » 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 - Pakistan: Encyclopedia - Pakistan
The Islamic Republic of Pakistan (Urdu: اسلامی جمہوریۂ پاکستان, islāmī jamhūriya i pākistān), or Pakistan (Urdu:...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mahmud Of Ghazni: Encyclopedia Ii - Mahmud Of Ghazni - Relationship With Ayaz
It is related that Mahmud fell in love with a young male slave by the name of Ayaz. The love he bore his favorite, and the latter's devot...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Abdur Rahman Khan: Encyclopedia Ii - Abdur Rahman Khan - Background And Early Career
Before his death at Herat, on June 9, 1863, Dost Mahommed had nominated as his successor Shir Ali, his third son, passing over the two el...   » Read the article

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 - U.s. Invasion Of Afghanistan: Encyclopedia Ii - U.s. Invasion Of Afghanistan - Military Operations
U.S. invasion of Afghanistan - Initial attack. Prior to October 7, U.S. and British Special Forces clandestinely infiltrated Afghanista...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Pakistan: Encyclopedia Ii - Pakistan - History
Related articles: History of Afghanistan, History of Iran, History of Tajikistan, History of South Asia, History of Central Asia, History...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Gandhara: Encyclopedia Ii - Gandhara - Ancient Gandhara
Gandhara shows an influx of southern Central Asian culture in the Bronze Age with the Gandhara grave culture, likely corresponding to imm...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Gandhara: Encyclopedia Ii - Gandhara - Ancient Gandhara
Gandhara - Pre Historic Period. Gandhara shows an influx of southern Central Asian culture in the Bronze Age with the Gandhara grave cu...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - The Great Game: Encyclopedia Ii - The Great Game - History
The Great Game - The Great Game in the 19th century. At the start of the 19th century there were some 2000 miles separating British Ind...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Khad: Encyclopedia Ii - Khad - Organization
Little is known of its internal organization, but KHAD's system of informers and operatives extended into virtually every aspect of Afgha...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - U.s. Invasion Of Afghanistan: Encyclopedia Ii - U.s. Invasion Of Afghanistan - Military Operations
U.S. invasion of Afghanistan - Initial attack. Prior to October 7, U.S. and British Special Forces clandestinely infiltrated Afghanista...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Central Asia: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Central Asia - Prehistory
Recent genetic studies have concluded that humans arrived in the region around 40,000 to 50,000 years ago, making the region one of the o...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Pakistan: Encyclopedia Ii - Pakistan - History
Related articles: History of Afghanistan, History of Iran, History of Tajikistan, History of South Asia, History of Central Asia, History...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Pakistan: Encyclopedia Ii - Pakistan - History
See main article for detailed information: History of Pakistan (Including pre-history, civilizations of the region, and modern events to ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Afghanistan Since 1992: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Afghanistan Since 1992 - The Islamic State Of Afghanistan
After the Soviets withdrew completely from Afghanistan in February 1989, fighting between the communist backed government and mujahideen ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - European Influence In Afghanistan: Encyclopedia Ii - European Influence In Afghanistan - The Iron Amir 1880-1901
As far as British interests were concerned, Abdur Rahman answered their prayers: a forceful, intelligent leader capable of welding his di...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Unrecognized Countries: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Unrecognized Countries - Historic Unrecognized States With De Facto Control Over Their Territory
List of unrecognized countries - Europe. Banat Republic (proclaimed in 1918). Now part of Romania, Serbia and Montenegro, and Hungary....   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Leaders Of Afghanistan: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Leaders Of Afghanistan - The Emirate Of Afghanistan
List of leaders of Afghanistan - Durrani Dynasty. Emir Ahmad Shah Durrani ('Baba') (October 1747-October 16 (23?) 1772) (died) Emir Ti...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 2003 Loya Jirga: Encyclopedia Ii - 2003 Loya Jirga - Election Of Chairman Controversy
The Loya jirga convened beneath a large tent on the grounds of a Soviet-built university. In the opening ceremonies of 14 December, forme...   » 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 - Reigns Of Nadir Shah And Zahir Shah: Encyclopedia Ii - Reigns Of Nadir Shah And Zahir Shah - Reign Of Mohammed Nadir Shah 1929-1933
Mohammed Nadir Shah quickly abolished most of Amanullah Khan's reforms, but despite his efforts to rebuild an army that had just been eng...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Unrecognized Countries: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Unrecognized Countries - Historic Unrecognized Or Partially Recognized States With De Facto Control Over Their Territory
List of unrecognized countries - Europe. Banat Republic (proclaimed in 1918). Now part of Romania, Serbia and Montenegro, and Hungary....   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Reforms Of Amanullah Khan And Civil War: Encyclopedia Ii - Reforms Of Amanullah Khan And Civil War - Reign Of King Amanullah 1919-1929
Amanullah Khan reigned in Afghanistan from 1919, achieving full independence from the British Empire shortly afterwards. Before final pea...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Daoud's Republic Of Afghanistan: Encyclopedia Ii - Daoud's Republic Of Afghanistan - Daoud's Republic July 17 1973 - April 28 1978
The welcome Mohammed Daoud Khan received on returning to power on July 17, 1973 reflected the citizenry's disappointment with the lacklus...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Osama Bin Laden: Encyclopedia Ii - Osama Bin Laden - Military And Terrorist Activity
Osama bin Laden - Afghan Jihad. His wealth and connections permitted him to pursue his interest in supporting the mujahideen, Muslim gu...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - U.s. Invasion Of Afghanistan: Encyclopedia Ii - U.s. Invasion Of Afghanistan - Protests, Demonstrations And Rallies
Main article: Protests against the invasion of Afghanistan Several small protests occurred in various cities and college campuses across ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Central Asia: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Central Asia - External Influences
In the first and second millennia BC a series of large and powerful states developed on the southern periphery of Central Asia. These emp...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Gandhara: Encyclopedia Ii - Gandhara - Gandhara Under Graeco Bactrians Sakas And Indo-parthinas
The decline of the Empire left the sub-continent open to Greco-Bactrian expansion. Southern Afghanistan was absorbed by Demetrius of Bact...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Gandhara: Encyclopedia Ii - Gandhara - Persian Rule
Cyrus the Great (558-530 BCE) built first universal empire of the world stretching from Greece to the Indus River. Both Gandhara and Kamb...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Gandhara: Encyclopedia Ii - Gandhara - Geography
The Gandharas were settled since the Vedic times on the south bank of Kabul River (river Kubha or Kabol) up to its mouth into Indus itsel...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Gandhara: Encyclopedia Ii - Gandhara - The Golden Age Of Kushans Rule
The Parthian dynasty fell about 75 AD to another horde from Central Asia. Kushans, a Turkish type people known as Yueh-Chih in China move...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Gandhara: Encyclopedia Ii - Gandhara - Gandhara Under The Mauryas
Chandergupta, the founder of Mauryan dynasty was living in Taxila when Alexander captured this city. Here he met Kautilya, who remained h...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Afghanistan Since 1992: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Afghanistan Since 1992 - U.s. Invasion Of Afghanistan
See U.S. invasion of Afghanistan From the mid-1990s the Taliban provided sanctuary to Osama bin Laden, a Saudi national who had fought wi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Gandhara: Encyclopedia Ii - Gandhara - Gandharan Proselytism
Gandharan Buddhist missionaries were active, with other monks from Central Asia, from the 2nd century CE in the Chinese capital of Loyang...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Gandhara: Encyclopedia Ii - Gandhara - Gandharan Art
Gandhāra is noted for the distinctive Gandhāra style of Buddhist art, a consequence of merger of Greek, Syrian, Persian and Indian art ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Gandhara: Encyclopedia Ii - Gandhara - Language
The Gandharan Buddhist texts are both the earliest Buddhist texts and the earliest Indian manuscripts ever discovered. Most are composed...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Gandhara: Encyclopedia Ii - Gandhara - Gandhara Under Turkshahi & Hindushahi
After the fall of Sassanian Empire to Arabs in 644 AD Afghanistan and Gandhara came under pressure from Muslims. But they failed to exten...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Afghanistan Since 1992: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Afghanistan Since 1992 - Rise Of The Taliban
In reaction to the anarchy and warlordism prevalent in the country, and the lack of Pashtun representation in the Kabul government, a mov...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Gandhara: Encyclopedia Ii - Gandhara - Gandhara After Huns Invasion
Huns captured Gandhara around 450 AD. Huns did not adopt Buddhism and let Gandhara Civilization to decline. During there rule Hinduism re...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Pakistan: Encyclopedia Ii - Pakistan - Politics
Pakistan - Political history. Pakistan has been ruled by both democratic and military governments. The first decade was marred with pol...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Pakistan: Encyclopedia Ii - Pakistan - Economy
Pakistan, a developing country, is the sixth most populous in the world and has faced a number of challenges on the political and economi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Pakistan: Encyclopedia Ii - Pakistan - Demographics
Pakistan - Population Statistics. Pakistan has the world's sixth largest population, more than Russia, but less than Brazil; because of...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Pakistan: Encyclopedia Ii - Pakistan - Tourism
Pakistan's culture, people and landscape are very diverse. Pakistanis pride themselves on their tradition of hospitality "Mehman-nawazi" ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Pakistan: Encyclopedia Ii - Pakistan - Geography
Pakistan has a total area of 803,940 square kilometres (land area of 778,720 km²), approximately the combined land areas of France and t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Pakistan: Encyclopedia Ii - Pakistan - Provinces And Territories
See also : Main article: Subdivisions of Pakistan, Districts of Pakistan. Pakistan comprises four provinces, two territories, and al...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Pakistan: Encyclopedia Ii - Pakistan - Society And Culture
Pakistan has a rich and unique culture, and has actively preserved its established traditions throughout history. Prior to the Islamic in...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Khad: Encyclopedia Ii - Khad - Directors Of The Organization
... See also:KHAD, KHAD - Directors of the Organization, KHAD - Organization, KHAD - Political Factions, KHAD - Involvement in the Ci...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Osama Bin Laden: Encyclopedia Ii - Osama Bin Laden - Whereabouts
After the September 11 attacks, the United States demanded the Taliban authorities, who were not recognized as the legitimate government ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Osama Bin Laden: Encyclopedia Ii - Osama Bin Laden - Background
Osama bin Laden - Family and childhood. Osama bin Laden was born in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to Muhammad Awad bin Ladin, a wealthy busines...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Khad: Encyclopedia Ii - Khad - Involvement In The Civil War
In the mid-1980s KHAD enjoyed a formidable measure of autonomy in relation to other Afghan state institutions. KHAD reportedly has had so...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Khad: Encyclopedia Ii - Khad - Political Factions
KHAD also had a political role that was clearly unintended by the Soviets. It was initially headed by Mohammad Najibullah, until he becam...   » 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 - Pakistan: Encyclopedia Ii - Pakistan - Society And Culture
Pakistan has a rich and unique culture, and has actively preserved its established traditions throughout history. Prior to the Islamic in...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Central Asia: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Central Asia - Since 1991
From 1988 to 1992 a free press and multiparty system developed in the Central Asian republics as perestroika pressured the local Communis...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Central Asia: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Central Asia - Soviet And Prc Domination
In 1918 the Bolsheviks set up the Turkestan Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic, and Bukhara and Khiva also became SSRs. In 1919 the Con...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Central Asia: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Central Asia - Foreign Control Of Turkestan
History of Central Asia - Russia's Campaigns. The forces of the khanates were poorly-eqipped, and could do little to resist the advance...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Central Asia: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Central Asia - Conquest Of The Steppes
The lifestyle that had existed largely unchanged since 500 BC began to disappear after 1500. An important change in the world economy in ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Pakistan: Encyclopedia Ii - Pakistan - Politics
See also : List of political parties in Pakistan, Foreign relations of Pakistan, Constitution of Pakistan, Government of Pakistan, E...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Pakistan: Encyclopedia Ii - Pakistan - Provinces And Territories
See also : Main article: Subdivisions of Pakistan, Districts of Pakistan. Pakistan comprises four provinces, two territories, and al...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Pakistan: Encyclopedia Ii - Pakistan - Demographics
Pakistan - Population Statistics. Pakistan has the world's sixth largest population, more than Russia, but less than Brazil; because of...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Pakistan: Encyclopedia Ii - Pakistan - Economy
Pakistan - Overview. Pakistan, a developing country, is the sixth most populous in the world and has faced a number of challenges on th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Pakistan: Encyclopedia Ii - Pakistan - Tourism
Pakistan's culture, people and landscape are very diverse. Pakistanis pride themselves on their tradition of hospitality "Mehman-nawazi" ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Pakistan: Encyclopedia Ii - Pakistan - Geography
Pakistan has a total area of 803,940 square kilometres (land area of 778,720 km²), approximately the combined land areas of France and t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Central Asia: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Central Asia - Return Of Indigenous Rule
Over time, as new technologies were introduced, the nomadic horsemen grew in power. The Scythians developed the saddle, and by the time o...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - European Influence In Afghanistan: Encyclopedia Ii - European Influence In Afghanistan - The Second Anglo-afghan War
After months of chaos in Kabul, Mohammad Akbar Khan secured local control and in April 1843 his father, Dost Mohammad, returned to the th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - U.s. Invasion Of Afghanistan: Encyclopedia Ii - U.s. Invasion Of Afghanistan - Allegations Of Human Rights Abuses
The Dasht-i-Leili massacre allegedly occurred in December, 2001, when a number (disputed to be between 250 and 3,000) of Taliban prisoner...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - U.s. Invasion Of Afghanistan: Encyclopedia Ii - U.s. Invasion Of Afghanistan - Nature Of The Coalition
The first wave of attacks was carried out solely by American and British forces. On the second day, only American forces participated. In...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - U.s. Invasion Of Afghanistan: Encyclopedia Ii - U.s. Invasion Of Afghanistan - Background
Since approximately 1996, Osama bin Laden had been resident in Afghanistan along with other members of al-Qaeda, operating terrorist trai...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - U.s. Invasion Of Afghanistan: Encyclopedia Ii - U.s. Invasion Of Afghanistan - Protests Demonstrations And Rallies
Main article: Protests against the invasion of Afghanistan Several small protests occurred in various cities and college campuses across ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Durrani Empire: Encyclopedia Ii - Durrani Empire - Reign Of Timur Shah 1772-1793
Timur Shah had 24 sons, several of whom became kings. Ahmad Shah's successors governed so ineptly during a period of profound unrest that...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Leaders Of Afghanistan: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Leaders Of Afghanistan - Islamic Republic Of Afghanistan
List of leaders of Afghanistan - President. Hamid Karzai - (December 7, 2004-) the duly-elected president ... See also:List of lead...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Leaders Of Afghanistan: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Leaders Of Afghanistan - The Taliban State Islamic Emirate Of Afghanistan
Head of State (Amir-UL-Momineen)Leader of The Faitfuls Mullah Mohammad Omar Mujahid (September 27, 1996 - November 13, 2001), Spiritual ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Leaders Of Afghanistan: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Leaders Of Afghanistan - The Kingdom Of Afghanistan
List of leaders of Afghanistan - Barakzai Dynasty. King Habibullah Khan (October 3, 1901 - February 20, 1919) (assassinated) King Aman...   » 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 - Gandhara: Encyclopedia Ii - Gandhara - Gandharan Art
Gandhāra is noted for the distinctive Gandhāra style of Buddhist art, a consequence of the Greco-Buddhist syncretism which fused Indian...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Gandhara: Encyclopedia Ii - Gandhara - Gandharan Proselytism
Gandharan Buddhist missionaries were active, with other monks from Central Asia, from the 2nd century CE in the Chinese capital of Loyang...   » 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 - 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 - Subdivisions
Afghanistan is divided into 34 provinces (velayat) which are further divided into districts. Main article: Provinces of Afghanistan Main ...   » 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 - 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 - 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 - Gandhara: Encyclopedia Ii - Gandhara - Language
Gandhara's language, Gāndhārī, was a collection of related Prakrit or "Middle Indo-Aryan" dialects. Gāndhārī was written right-to-l...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Gandhara: Encyclopedia Ii - Gandhara - Gandhara Under Greek Rule
The decline of the Empire left the sub-continent open to Greco-Bactrian expansion. Southern Afghanistan was absorbed by Demetrius of Bact...   » 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 - 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 - Pakistan: Encyclopedia Ii - Pakistan - Politics
Pakistan - Domestic Politics. Main article: Politics of Pakistan Constitutionally a federal republic, with considerable autonomy to th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Durrani Empire: Encyclopedia Ii - Durrani Empire - Reign Of Zaman Shah 1793-1801
After the death of Timur Shah, the three strongest contenders for the position of shah were Timur's sons, the governors of Kandahar, Hera...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Pakistan: Encyclopedia Ii - Pakistan - Geography
Pakistan has a total area of 803,940 square kilometers, over three times the size of the United Kingdom. It has a land area of 778,720, s...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - U.s. Invasion Of Afghanistan: Encyclopedia Ii - U.s. Invasion Of Afghanistan - Allegations Of Human Rights Abuses
The Dasht-i-Leili massacre allegedly occurred in December, 2001, when a number (disputed to be between 250 and 3,000) of Taliban prisoner...   » Read the article