Durrani Empire
1747–1823 CE
Founded by Ahmad Shah Durrani — the basis of the modern Afghan state; won Panipat 1761.
At a glance
| Type | Polity |
|---|---|
| Dynasty | Durrani (Abdali) |
| Region | Afghanistan/NW India |
| Capital | Kandahar/Kabul |
| Founded | 1747 |
| Ended | 1823 |
| State religion | Islam (Sunni) |