This article lists the Wazirs of the Durrani Empire beginning from its rise in 1747 and ending with the empire's fall in 1823. The list also includes the brief interlude of Shah Shujah Durrani from 1839 to 1842.
History The Durrani Empire was formed in 1747 following the death of Nader Shah. The empire was founded by Ahmad Shah Durrani, who began expanding the empire in all directions. Ahmad Shah would expand into Khorasan, Punjab, and India. During this period of time, they would establish Wazirs, similar to the Ottoman Empire. Wazirs would often change with different rulers, especially during the succession crisis amongst Timur Shah Durrani's sons. The killing of Wazir Fateh Khan by Mahmud Shah Durrani led to the collapse of the Durrani Empire. Shah Shuja Durrani would be restored in 1839 in the First Anglo-Afghan War, but he was eventually deposed and killed in 1842.
Wazirs +WazirTerm of officeShahPortraitNameTook officeLeft officeTime in officeShah Wali Khan 1747177225 yearsAhmad Shah DurraniTimur Shah DurraniHajji Jamal Khan177217721 yearRahimdad Khan177217742 yearsPayandah Khan1774179319 yearsWafadar Khan 179318018 yearsZaman Shah Durrani Fateh Khan Barakzai180118032 yearsMahmud Shah DurraniMukhtar al-Daula180318085 yearsShah Shuja DurraniAkram Khan180818091 year Fateh Khan Barakzai180918189 yearsMahmud Shah DurraniCivil war181818235 yearsCivil warMullah Shakar183918401 yearShah Shuja DurraniMohammad Osman Khan184018422 years
See also List of heads of state of Afghanistan Durrani Empire Vizier
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