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Mohammad Nadir Shah-King of AfghanistanKing of Afghanistan 1929-33. Born in 1883. He chose military as his carrier. He commanded the government forces against the Mangals in 1912. He was awarded the title General for his services. He was appointed Commander-in-chief in 1914. He commanded the Afghan troops in Paktia in third Anglo-Afghan War 1n 1919. He was appointed Minister of War in 1919. Due to policy differences with King Amanullah, Nadir Khan was appointed Afghan minister to Paris in 1924. After King Amanullah was overthrown by Bacha-e Saqao, Nadir Khan returned to Afghanistan via India with his brothers Shah Wali Khan and Shah Mahmud Khan. He amassed tribal troops and attacked Kabul. After initial setbacks, his brother Shah Wali Khan finally managed to capture Kabul in October of 1929. Two days later, Nadir Khan was proclaimed Afghanistan's King. He fought those who favored the return of King Amanullah. He executed Ghulam Nabi, a supporter of King Amanullah. He was assassinated in 1933 by a student. During his reign, Nadir Khan reopened many schools. He established faculty of Medicine, which later became Kabul University with the addition of a few more faculties.