Mohammad Daoud Khan

Mohammad Daoud Khan was an Afghan statesman who served as prime minister and president. He ended the monarchy in 1973, founded the Republic of Afghanistan, and was killed during the 1978 Saur Revolution.

1973 Afghan coup d'état: The bloodless military coup that ended Afghanistan’s monarchy and brought Daoud Khan to power as president. Daoud Khan used military support to depose his cousin, King Mohammed Zahir Shah.
Mohammed Zahir Shah: King of Afghanistan from 1933 to 1973, and Daoud Khan’s first cousin. Zahir Shah appointed Daoud prime minister before Daoud later deposed him.
Mohammed Hashim Khan: Afghan prime minister from 1929 to 1946 and a powerful member of the Musahiban royal family. Daoud Khan was his nephew and rose within the family’s political network.
People's Democratic Party of Afghanistan: The Afghan communist party that seized power in the 1978 Saur Revolution. Daoud Khan first cooperated with some party members, then repressed the party before its coup.
Republic of Afghanistan: The Afghan state established in 1973 after the monarchy was abolished, lasting until the 1978 Saur Revolution. Daoud Khan founded the republic and served as its first president.
Musahiban dynasty: The Afghan royal dynasty that ruled from 1929 until the monarchy ended in 1973. Daoud Khan belonged to the ruling family whose monarchy he ultimately abolished.
Mohammed Nadir Shah: King of Afghanistan from 1929 to 1933 and founder of the Musahiban dynasty. Daoud Khan was Nadir Shah’s nephew, linking him directly to the ruling dynasty.
Parcham: A faction of the People's Democratic Party of Afghanistan associated with Babrak Karmal. Daoud Khan’s early ties with Parcham differed from his later attempt to marginalize it.
Afghan Constitution of 1977: The constitution that formalized Afghanistan as a presidential republic under Daoud Khan. It concentrated executive authority in the presidency and restricted political competition.
Afghan Armed Forces: Afghanistan’s military institutions, which played a central role in the country’s politics and coups. Daoud Khan served as an army officer and relied on military backing in 1973.

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