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Period: 601 to 700
Islam Introduced to the region
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Period: to
First Anglo-Afghan War
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Period: to
Second Anglo-Afghan War
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Afghanistans modern border is developed
This was done by Russia (North) and the British Raj (South) to create a buffer state between the two countries. -
Third Anglo-Afghan War
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Period: to
The Cold War
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Soviet oriented communist party takes power through a coup d'etat
Muhammed Daoud is killed along with him family -
Soviet Union invades
After the Soviet Union invades, the Mujahideen (holy warriors) resist. The mujahideen receive support from the US, Pakistan, Iran, Saudi Arabia, France, Norway and the UK. -
Geneva accords signed
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Soviet Union withdraws from Afghanistan
Because of the withdrawal, the government falls apart, and factions emerge, creating chaos. -
Fall of the Soviet Union
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Taliban emerge
They implement a strict interpretation of the Quran. They want law and order. They use extreme punishments and exclude women from education and the workforce. -
Taliban control most of Afghanistan
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Al-Qaeda attacks the US
The Taliban was hosting Al-Qaeda. -
The Global War on Terror begins
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Bonn Agreement
Afghan groups meet in Bonn, Germany, to negotiate a peaceful transition of power with Hamid Karzai as interim head of state. There were no Taliban present. -
New Afghan constitution adopted
A new constitution is adopted, and Karzai becomes president. -
Taliban make a comeback
The Taliban start implementing explosives and suicide bombings into their warfare, helping them to make a comeback. -
Osama Bin Laden is killed
The US kill Osama Bin Laden in Pakistan. -
Afghanistan opium production increases
The opium production reaches a record high. This fuels corruption, funding the Taliban and government officials. -
Doha Agreement
An agreement signed by the US and the Taliban in Qatar. The United States agreed to a conditional withdrawal of all forces from Afghanistan by May 2021 in exchange for Taliban guarantees preventing Afghanistan's use as a base for attacks against the US by al-Qaeda or Islamic State. -
US fully withdrawls
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Taliban Take over the country