Amanullah Khan
1892 - 1960
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Quotes
Biography
Amanullah Khan, also known as the 'Hero of the Independence', was the king of Afghanistan from 1919 to 1929. He initiated various socio-political reforms to modernize and strengthen Afghanistan, including changes in education, government structure, and women's rights. Amanullah Khan's reign was marked by efforts to liberalize the country and reduce the influence of conservative factions, which eventually led to his abdication in the face of a popular uprising.
Famous Quotes (5)
1
Political tyranny is nothing compared to the social tyranny and a reform that attacks only the former is but a sham reform.
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The goodwill of the people is the foundation of the state.
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We do not oppose the advancement of knowledge…We can not afford to ignore the demands of the age.
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In worship of falsehood, superstition, and mythical creations, knowledge of a higher life is lost to the darkness of ignorance.
5
The spirit of self-research and self-investigation is necessary for the observation of eternal laws.