Q548
When did Afghanistan ends monarchy and became a republic?
A.
1949
B.
1973
AnswerC.
1965
D.
2000
Answer: Option B
Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
Afghanistan ends monarchy and became a republic in 1973. In a bloodless coup on July 17, 1973, Zahir Shah was deposed. The leader of the coup, General Mohammad Daud Khan (the king's brother-in-law), proclaimed Afghanistan a republic with himself as its president. Zahir Shah formally abdicated on Aug. 24, 1973, and went into exile in Italy.