Ghazi Amanullah Khan (Pashto and Persian: غازی امان الله خان; 1 June 1892 – 26 April 1960) was the sovereign of Afghanistan from 1919, first as Emir and after 1926 as King, until his abdication in 1929. [1]

Amānullāh Khan (born June 1, 1892, Paghmān, Afghanistan—died April 25, 1960, Zürich, Switzerland) was the ruler of Afghanistan (1919–29) who led his country to full independence from British influence.

Amanullah Khan was an Indian politician in Hyderabad Old City. Khan joined the Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen in 1960. He contested from the Chandrayangutta Assembly segment for the first time in 1978 and won against the Indian Congress nominee, K. Baliah. [1] Amanullah Khan retained the seat for five terms.

Amanullah Khan (1950 – 6 March 2020), known professionally as Amanullah, was a Pakistani Punjabi theatre performer, comedian and TV artist regarded as one of the best comedians in the Indian subcontinent. He was cited as one of the world's best observational comedians as he learned through his surroundings and everyday happenings.

Amanullah (1892-1960; r. 1919-29) won the country its independence from British control and launched 10 years of political and economic reforms, until a violent traditionalist reaction forced him to abdicate in 1929.

Nov 6, 2024 · King Amanullah Khan (1892–1960) was a reform-minded ruler of Afghanistan who ascended to the throne in 1919 and ruled until 1929. He is best remembered for his efforts to modernize Afghanistan and for securing the country’s independence from British influence.

When his father Emir Habibullah was assassinated in Jalalabad in February 1919, Amanullah Khan was governor of Kabul and in possession of the arsenal and the national treasury. Despite the claims of his uncle Nasrullah, whom he accused as being an accomplice in his father's murder, he was crowned in Kabul and assumed the title of king in 1926.

Mar 7, 2011 · It is quite possible that in the 10 years of Amanullah Khan’s rule more progress was made for the betterment of Afghanistan than any head of state before or after him. His reign, beginning in 1919, is marked by his constant push towards progress and modernizing the country.

Oct 2, 2024 · Amanullah Khan recognized the opportunity to use the situation to gain Afghanistan's independence over its foreign affairs. He led a surprise attack against the British in India on 3 May 1919, beginning the third Anglo-Afghan war.

Jun 3, 2024 · King Amanullah Khan, the son of Emir Habibullah, ruled Afghanistan for ten years, from 1919 to 1929. He changed the title "Emir" to "King" and proclaimed himself King Amanullah. On December 10, 1927, King Amanullah Khan embarked on a six-month journey to Asian, European, and African countries.