Kabul: A History 1773-1948 File

: 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)

: This period focused on more measured modernization, including the development of Shahr-e Naw (New City) and improved public health infrastructure. Kabul: A History 1773-1948

Kabul’s modern era began when Timur Shah Durrani (son of Ahmad Shah Durrani, the founder of the Durrani Empire) moved the capital from Kandahar to Kabul in 1775. : During this time, Kabul was a "Persianized"