1978 Saur Revolution

The Saur Revolution, which occurred in Afghanistan in April 1978, was a successful coup that overthrew the government led by President Mohammad Daoud Khan. The communist People's Democratic Party of Afghanistan seized power, aiming to implement radical reforms including land redistribution and secularization. This shift sparked backlash, leading to widespread unrest and conflict. The new regime allied with the Soviet Union, which contributed to increasing tensions, eventually leading to the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan in 1979. The Saur Revolution marked the beginning of a prolonged period of instability and violence in Afghanistan.