Amanullah's reforms

Amanullah Khan, the King of Afghanistan from 1919 to 1929, implemented significant reforms aimed at modernizing the country. He focused on education, promoting secular schooling and women's rights, including their right to vote and participate in public life. Amanullah also sought to strengthen Afghanistan's economy and infrastructure by improving transportation and trade. His efforts to reduce the power of religious leaders and enhance central authority faced resistance, leading to his eventual abdication. Overall, his reforms were ambitious attempts to modernize Afghanistan and align it more closely with contemporary global trends.