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Consolidation of Durrani Power
- When
- 1747
- Where
- Kandahar
Ahmad Shah forced the former Durrani leader to step down and killed his uncle, the governor of Kandahar, to consolidate control over the regiments.
Ahmad Shah resolved the dispute of leadership by asserting himself as the leader of Durrani tribesmen, forcing the former leader to step down. He also killed 'Abd al-Ghani Khan, his uncle and the governor of Kandahar, to consolidate full control over the Durrani regiments before seeking broader recognition.
Sources
- Ahmad Shah Durrani Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-21
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