See also: 1936 in Afghanistan

1936 in Afghanistan

See also: 1935 in Afghanistan, other events of 1936, and 1937 in Afghanistan.----The chief control of affairs remains in the hands of the three uncles of the young king, Zahir Shah, who continue to work together in complete harmony. The country enjoys peace both internally and externally and makes...

, other events of 1937, and 1938 in Afghanistan

1938 in Afghanistan

See also: 1937 in Afghanistan, other events of 1938, and 1939 in Afghanistan.----Afghanistan makes rapid strides towards western civilization. Roads are being laid out for motor traffic; industries, based originally on military requirements, are being developed; and education is spreading...

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The year is one of unusual quiet in this turbulent land. Motor traffic is extending, and various factory industries are being opened up. The trade with India through the frontier passes is considerable, exports being fruit, carpets, wool, and skins; imports, cotton and piece goods, metals, sugar, and tea.

End of January 1937

The prime minister, Sardar Mohammad Hashim Khan

Sardar Mohammad Hashim Khan

Sardar Mohammad Hashim Khan was a political figure in Afghanistan.He was the uncle of Mohammad Zahir Shah and the elder brother of Sardar Shah Mahmud Khan and Sardar Shah Wali Khan. Hashim put into effect the policies already orchestrated by his brothers...

, the uncle of the king, having gone to Berlin to undergo an operation, takes the opportunity before returning home to visit London, spending a week there as the guest of the government, and confirming Afghanistan's friendly relations with Britain.