Kabul: A History 1773-1948 ✦ Essential & Updated

: During this time, Kabul was a "Persianized" city, with the walled Qizilbash district of Chendawol serving as a central hub of literacy and administrative power. 2. The Saduza’i and Muhammadza’i Eras (1793–1880)

: Amanullah sought to build a "New Kabul" south of the old city, headlined by the Darul Aman Palace , intended as a modern parliament building. Kabul: A History 1773-1948

: While much of the Saduza’i-era architecture has been lost to time and war, the Tomb of Timur Shah remains a prominent landmark in the old city today. : During this time, Kabul was a "Persianized"

: The first steps toward industrialization began with the establishment of the Mashin Khana (workshop/factory) in Kabul, which produced both armaments and everyday goods. 4. Reform, Reaction, and Independence (1919–1929) : While much of the Saduza’i-era architecture has

This period saw the rise of the Muhammadza’i dynasty and the onset of the "Great Game," where Kabul became a focal point of British and Russian imperial interests.