Shah Durrani (Shah Shuja)

Shah Shuja Durrani was a prominent Afghan military leader and ruler in the 18th century, belonging to the Durrani Empire. He served as a key general under Ahmad Shah Durrani, the founder of Afghanistan. After Ahmad Shah’s death, Shuja became the ruler of Kandahar and parts of Afghanistan, although his rule was marked by internal conflict and external challenges. He is known for strengthening the Afghan state, but his reign faced opposition from rivals and internal dissent. Overall, Shah Shuja played a significant role in shaping Afghanistan’s early modern history amid shifting regional dynamics.