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King Zahir Shah is Overthrown
Born on October 15, 1914, Zahir Shah was the last king of Afghanistan before being overthrown by Mohammad Daud Khan, which brother-in-law. -
The Republic is Proclaimed
After Zahir Shah formally abdicates and his brother-in-law, Daud Khan is formally named the president of the new republic. -
Mariam leaves the kobla and travels to Herat
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Nana commits suicide
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Rasheed and Mariam get married
Mariam is 15 when she is married off to Rasheed. Jalil's wives set it all up and forced Mariam to marry Rasheed. -
Mariam has her first miscarriage
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Laila is born
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Mir Akbar Khyber Murdered
He was the leader of the People's Democratic Party of Afghanistan. Khan's regime is blamed for his murder -
Tariq looses his leg due to a land mine
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Jalil dies
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Peace Treaty Signed, and Soviets Leave
The Soviet Army withdraws from Afghanistan leaving Najibullah, a Soviet puppet who was ineffective in his rule. -
Last of the Soviets Leave
Following the Geneva Accords, the Soviets completely withdraw their army https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4EYDhWUNh44 -
Tariq leaves Kabul for Pakistan
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Laila's parents die
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Lail marries Rasheed
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The Soviet Union Collapses With Other Countries Delcaring Independence
The Soviet Union collapses and many republics are proclaimed int its rubble. -
Najbullah Surrenders to Mujahideen
The jihad is over and the Mujahideen make Najbullah surrender from power. -
The Mujahideen Starts Splintering
They lack a common enemy, and start fighting each other for power. -
Aziza is born
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Mariam, Laila and Aziza attempt to leave Kabul
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The Taliban Enter Kabul
The Taliban enter Kabul and are welcomed because they bring strict Islamic law and peace. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JPG3qS7tSQs -
Zalmai is born
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Aziza is sent to an orphanage
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Ttariq returns to Kabul
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Mariam murders Rasheed
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Mariam dies
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Laila, Tariq, Aziza and Zalmai move to Pakistan
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9/11 Happens
9/11 Happens and eventually causes the United States to invade. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15VUbP16XpI -
Laila and her family return to Kabul
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Laila renovates the orphanage
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Hamid Karzai is Named President of Afghanistan
Expelling the Taliban from much of Afghanistan, Hamid Karzai is named the president, succeeding the Taliban's government.