Mohammad Daud Khan

Mohammad Daud Khan was a prominent Afghan military officer and politician who served as the Prime Minister and later as the King of Afghanistan from 1973 to 1978. He led the country after overthrowing the monarchy, establishing a republic, but his rule faced internal conflicts and political unrest. His government attempted modernization efforts but was ultimately overthrown in a coup, leading to significant upheaval and the eventual Soviet invasion. Daud Khan is remembered as a key figure in Afghanistan’s 20th-century history, known for his efforts to balance traditional values with modernization and for his complex, turbulent leadership period.