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Former Afghan King Mohammad Zahir Shah
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Mohammad Zahir Shah, 92, the king of Afghanistan who emerged from
forced exile in 2002 to become the ceremonial "father of the nation"
after the Taliban's retreat, died July 23 in Kabul. He had been ill,
but the cause of death was not disclosed.
His four-decade rule began in 1933, when he succeeded his slain
father as leader of an isolated and desperately poor country. King
Zahir enjoyed one of the longest periods on a world throne, but more-
powerful uncles and cousins exerted military and political authority
in his country.
Nevertheless, King Zahir used his stature as royalty to win ...
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