Amanullah Khan

Ruler of Afghanistan (1919–29), born in Pagman, E Afghanistan. After an inconclusive religious war against the British in India (1919–22), independence for Afghanistan was recognized by Britain with the Treaty of Rawalpindi (1922). He assumed the title of king in 1926, but his zeal for Westernizing reforms provoked rebellion in 1928. He abdicated and fled the country in 1929, and went into exile in Rome.

His Majesty Amanu'llah Khan

Reign	February 28, 1919 - January 14, 1929
Predecessor	Habibullah Khan
Successor	Inayatullah Khan
Spouse	Soraoiya Shahzada Khanum
Dynasty	Barakzai
Father	Habibullah Khan
Mother	Sarwar Sultana Begum
Born	June 1, 1892 Paghman, Afghanistan
Died	April 25, 1960 Zürich, Switzerland

Amanullah Khan (June 1, 1892 - April 25, 1960) was the ruler of Afghanistan from 1919 to 1929.

Amanullah khan was the son of the King Habibullah Khan.

Amanullah enjoyed quite a bit of early popularity within Afghanistan and he used his influence to modernize the country.

At the time, Afghanistan's foreign policy was primarily concerned with the rivalry between the Soviet Union and the United Kingdom. Each attempted to gain the favor of Afghanistan and foil attempts by the other power to gain influence in the region.

After Amanullah travelled to Europe in late 1927, opposition to his rule increased.

Amanullah Khan died in Zurich, Switzerland in 1960.