AH1313(1895) AFGHANISTAN ABDUR RAHMAN KHAN SILVER 1/2 RUPEE KABUL KM812 NGC MS64

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Also known as a Qiran. Sparkling luster with a first class appearance.
Abdur Rahman Khan
(Amir, 1880-1901)
nicknamed,
The Iron Amir
, is also associated due to his victory over a number of rebellions by various tribes who were led by his relatives.
One source says that during his reign there were over 40 rebellions throughout his rule.
Abdur Rahman Khan's rule was termed by one British official as a "reign of terror", as he was considered despotic and had up to 100,000 people judicially executed during his 21 years as Emir.
Thousands more starved to death, caught deadly diseases and died, were massacred by his army, or were killed during his forceful migrations of tribes.
However, he was perhaps the greatest military genius Afghanistan ever produced