Sardar Abdur Rahman Khan

Sardar Abdur Rahman Khan was an influential Afghan leader who served as the Emir of Afghanistan from 1880 to 1901. His reign was marked by efforts to strengthen central authority, modernize the country’s administration, and maintain independence amid British and Russian influences during the ‘Great Game.’ He also worked to expand Afghanistan’s borders and stabilize internal governance. Known for his strong, sometimes authoritarian leadership, his policies laid foundations for modern Afghan statehood, despite facing internal opposition and external pressures during his rule.