Mohammed Zahir Shah
Americannoun
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The last king, Mohammed Zahir Shah, was known as a moderniser and his reign was said to be relatively peaceful.
From The Guardian • Apr. 30, 2019
That’s how he formed his early friendship with Mohammed Nadir Shah, father to King Mohammed Zahir Shah, the last king of Afghanistan, who reigned from 1933-1973 before he was ousted in a coup.
From New York Times • May 31, 2012
Cousin to Afghanistan's figurehead King Mohammed Zahir Shah, Daoud took over as Prime Minister six years ago, deals with everything from high policy to trivial administrative details.
From Time Magazine Archive
His target then was his cousin and brother-in-law, King Mohammed Zahir Shah, whom he had once served as prime minister.
From Time Magazine Archive
At 51, Mohammed Zahir Shah can snag the wiliest trout in the Hindu Kush, swoop down a ski slope at 60 m.p.h., or drop a brace of partridge as deftly as a skeet cham pion.
From Time Magazine Archive
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