Ahmad Shāh Durrānī, also known as Ahmad Shāh Abdālī, was the founder of the Durrani Empire and is regarded as the founder of the modern Afghanistan. In July 1747, Ahmad Shah was appointed as King of the Afghans by a loya jirga in Kandahar, where he set up his capital.

Born: 1722, Herat, Afghanistan

Died: October 16, 1773, Maruf, Afghanistan

Grandchildren: Shah Shujah Durrani, Zaman

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Place of burial: Ahmad Shah Durrani Tomb,
Kandahar, Afghanistan

Spouse: Hazrat Begum (m. 1757–1772)

Children: Timur Shah Durrani

Full name: Ahmad Shah Abdali Dur-e-Durran