Afghanistan

Some of the key events about Afghanistan

• 1880

  The Second Anglo-Afghan War ended, resulting in Afghanistan regaining control of its foreign affairs
• 1919

  Afghanistan gained full independence from British influence following the Third Anglo-Afghan War
• 1933

  A period of relative peace and modernization began under the rule of King Mohammed Zahir Shah
• 1964

  A new constitution was introduced, transforming Afghanistan into a modern democracy
• 1978

  The Saur Revolution led to significant social and economic reforms
• 1979

  Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan, beginning a decade-long war
• 1989

  Civil war erupted following the Soviet withdrawal
• 1996

  Taliban seized control of Kabul, imposing strict Islamic law
• 2001

  The Taliban regime was overthrown, leading to the establishment of a new democratic government
• 2001

  US-led invasion toppled the Taliban regime
• 2004

  Afghanistan held its first direct presidential election in history
• 2004

  Opium production reached record levels, fueling corruption and insurgency
• 2005

  The country's first parliamentary elections in over 30 years took place
• 2008

  Suicide bombing at Indian Embassy in Kabul killed 58 people
• 2011

  The process of transferring security responsibilities from international forces to Afghan forces began
• 2014

  Taliban launched a major offensive, capturing several districts
• 2015

  ISIS established a presence in eastern Afghanistan
• 2018

  Afghanistan's first air corridor with India was inaugurated, boosting trade and economic ties
• 2018

  Severe drought affected millions, causing food insecurity and displacement
• 2021

  Taliban regained control of Afghanistan as US and NATO forces withdrew

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