Durrani Empire
1747–1823 Afghan empire founded by Ahmad Shah Durrani
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Summary
Durrani Empire is a historical country[1]. It draws 6,101 Wikipedia views per month (historical country category, ranking #212 of 1,549).[2]
Key Facts
- Religion or worldview: Islam[3]
- Continent: Asia[4]
- Capital: Kandahar[5], Kabul[6]
- Official language: Persian[7], Pashto[8]
- Basic form of government: absolute monarchy[9], monarchy[10]
- Commons category: Durrani Empire[11]
- Inception: January 1, 1747[12]
- Dissolved, abolished or demolished date: January 1, 1826[13]
- Topic's main category: Category:Durrani Empire[14]
- Commons gallery: Durrani Empire[15]
- Replaces: Khanate of Bukhara[16]
- Official name: د درانیانو واکمني[17]
- Name in native language: د درانیانو واکمني[18]
- Native label: د درانیانو ټولواکمني[19]
- Language used: Persian[20], Pashto[21]
- Official religion: Islam[22]
- P14541: 1M0JxQ[23]
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Brands and Namesakes
Things named for Durrani Empire include Order of Durrani[24], an order[25], in Emirate of Afghanistan[26], founded in 1839[27].
Why It Matters
Durrani Empire has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] It is known by 50 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]
Entities named for it include Order of Durrani[24], an order[25], in Emirate of Afghanistan[26], founded in 1839[27].