apr 21, 1709 - First unified Afghan state
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(On this day the Hotak Empire, based in Afghanistan, declared independence from Persia. While the Hotaks were short-lived, they laid the groundwork for a series of independent Afghan states, which reigned until Afghanistan became a British protectorate in the 19th century.)Added to timeline:
Date:
apr 21, 1709
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~ 316 years ago