Amanullah Khan (1892–1960)
| Emir (ruler) of Afghanistan 1919–29, who assumed the title of king in 1926. Third son of Habibullah Khan, he seized the throne on his father's assassination and concluded a treaty with the British, but his policy of westernization led to rebellion in 1928. Amanullah had to flee, abdicated in 1929, and settled in Rome, Italy. |
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