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Habibullah Kalakani

1891–1929 · 20th century · Also known as Bacha-i Saqao, Habibullah Ghazi

Habibullah Kalakani, nicknamed Bacha-i Saqao ('son of the water carrier'), was a Tajik rebel from the Shomali plain north of Kabul. Exploiting the revolts against King Amanullah Khan's reforms, he seized Kabul in January 1929 and ruled as emir for nine months. Nadir Khan's forces took Kabul in October 1929, and Habibullah was executed in November.

Habibullah Kalakani
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Saqqawist Emirate

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