Daoud Khan (1973-1978) declared Afghanistan a republic in 1973. Through another military coup, in which the then Soviet Union and his own family participated, he was killed in 1978. Daoud Khan, like amanullah Khan, was a man who really loved his country and worked for it. He was a patriot.

In 1978 Mohammad Taraki took on the presidency. He was deposed.

President Amin ruled from October to December 1979.

In 1979 soviet troops invaded.

Babrak Karmal was head of government between 1980-1986.

Between 1986-1992 party leader and state president Dr.M.Najibullah came to power.

From the year 1992 onwards Afghanistan was thrown into civil war.

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