Principality of Kandahar
The Principality of Kandahar was a state that existed in Kandahar from 1818 to 1855. It was ruled by the Dil brothers, members of the Barakzai dynasty, in a confederation. In 1855 the principality was conquered by the Kabul based half brother of the Kandahari Dil brothers, Dost Mohammad Khan.
Principality of Kandahar شاهزاده قندهار (Persian) | |
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| 1818–1855 | |
| Capital | Kandahar |
| Common languages | Pashto Persian |
| Ethnic groups | Pashtuns Persians |
| Religion | Sunni Islam |
| Government | Principality |
| History | |
• Established | 1818 |
• Disestablished | 1855 |
| Today part of | Afghanistan |
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