Mohammad Daoud Khan

ModernPoliticianAfghanistan1909 — 1978

First Afghan republican president, killed in coup.

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Quick Facts

Born

1909

Died

1978

Country

Afghanistan

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)42

Political (20%)45

Influence (20%)52

Legacy (20%)43

Leadership (15%)65

Strategy (15%)55

Total Score49.9

Mohammad Daoud Khan — Complete Timeline

1973 AD

Coup d'état of 1973Political Action

Mohammad Daoud Khan, with support from military officers, overthrew the monarchy of King Zahir Shah in a bloodless coup. He abolished the monarchy and declared Afghanistan a republic, becoming its first president.

CoupRepublicEnd of Monarchy

Impact: national

Establishment of the Republic of AfghanistanPolitical Action◆ Major

Daoud Khan formally established the Republic of Afghanistan, serving as its first President and Prime Minister. He initiated a series of social and economic reforms, including land reforms and women's rights, while centralizing power.

RepublicReformsCentralization

Impact: nationalconstructive

1978 AD

Saur Revolution Coup and AssassinationPolitical Action

Daoud Khan was killed along with his family during the Saur Revolution, a coup led by the People's Democratic Party of Afghanistan (PDPA). The coup was triggered by the arrest of PDPA leaders and resulted in the establishment of a communist government.

CoupAssassinationCommunist Takeover

Impact: nationaltragic