Episode 2 of 3
Jirga Selection and Crowning
- When
- 1747
- Where
- Near Kandahar
A jirga of tribal leaders unanimously selected Ahmad Shah as king, and he was crowned near Kandahar, founding the Durrani Empire.
According to legend, Ahmad Shah declared a Jirga summoning all tribal leaders, who unanimously selected him as king. He was crowned near Kandahar, establishing his rule in Afghanistan and founding the Durrani Empire. Following his accession, he adopted the title of Padishah and the epithet Durr-i Durrān.
Sources
- Ahmad Shah Durrani Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-21
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