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Who was the last king of Afghanistan?
Who was the last king of Afghanistan?
What was the name of the republic established by Prince Mohammed Daoud Khan in 1973?
What was the name of the republic established by Prince Mohammed Daoud Khan in 1973?
What was the reason behind the Saur Revolution in April 1978?
What was the reason behind the Saur Revolution in April 1978?
Which two Marxist-Leninist political groups shared power after the Saur Revolution?
Which two Marxist-Leninist political groups shared power after the Saur Revolution?
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What was the main reason behind the Soviet Union's support for the PDPA regime?
What was the main reason behind the Soviet Union's support for the PDPA regime?
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What was the importance of Afghanistan during the Cold War?
What was the importance of Afghanistan during the Cold War?
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Why is Afghanistan referred to as the 'Graveyard of empires'?
Why is Afghanistan referred to as the 'Graveyard of empires'?
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What geographic feature contributed to Afghanistan's isolation from the outside world?
What geographic feature contributed to Afghanistan's isolation from the outside world?
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Which empires attempted to invade Afghanistan on their way to reach the wealth of the Indian peninsula?
Which empires attempted to invade Afghanistan on their way to reach the wealth of the Indian peninsula?
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What event affirmed Afghanistan as an independent emirate by 1919?
What event affirmed Afghanistan as an independent emirate by 1919?
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What geographical characteristic of Afghanistan made it a challenging barrier for invading forces?
What geographical characteristic of Afghanistan made it a challenging barrier for invading forces?
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