Ahmad Shah Durrani

Ahmad Shah Durrani, also known as Ahmad Shah Abdali, was an 18th-century Afghan leader who founded the Durrani Empire in 1747. He is often regarded as the "father" of modern Afghanistan. Ahmad Shah united various Afghan tribes and expanded his territory through military campaigns, including significant victories in India. His reign marked a period of power and consolidation, but he also faced challenges from internal conflicts and external invasions. Ahmad Shah's legacy includes the establishment of a national identity for Afghanistan, influencing its culture and politics in the centuries that followed.