Nur Muhammad Taraki

Nur Muhammad Taraki was an Afghan revolutionary leader and politician who served as the Prime Minister of Afghanistan from 1978 until his assassination in 1979. He was a key figure in the Saur Revolution, which brought the People's Democratic Party of Afghanistan (PDPA) to power, establishing a socialist government. Taraki's administration aimed to modernize Afghanistan, but his policies faced significant resistance and civil unrest. His tenure ended violently when he was overthrown in a coup led by a rival faction. Taraki's life and leadership symbolize Afghanistan's tumultuous political landscape during the late 20th century.