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Mohammad Daud Khan Luke Stangl

Mohammad Daud Khan, born on July 18, 1909 into a royal family and also know as Sardar Daud Khan, was the first president of Afghanistan (Afghanistan Culture). “On July 17, 1973, Daud Khan led a coup that overthrew Zahir Shah,” and shortly after “he declared Afghanistan a republic with himself as president” (Encyclopedia Britannica). Daud Khan wanted Afghanistan to be “a republic” so it was more fair for the citizens of Afghanistan. He “overthrew Zahir Shah” because Zahir Shah ran the country in an unfair manner. Daud Khan felt like it was time for change. He named “himself as president” after the “coup,” becoming the first president of Afghanistan. Zahir Shah wanted to work for an independent Afghanistan, primarily by lessening “the country’s dependence on the Soviet Union” (Encyclopedia Britannica). He continued to work for an independent, fair, republic of Afghanistan until the day of his assassination.

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Mohammad Daud Khan - Cultural Samantha Schuster

Mohammad Daud Khan deemed himself as the first president of Afghanistan after taking control. He was a, “politician who overthrew the monarchy of Mohammad Zahir Shah in 1973 to establish Afghanistan as a republic” ("Mohammad Daud Khan”). Mohammad Daud Khan saw himself as a liberal reformist. Because of this he, “felt that the government was too conservative, the religious leaders were too reactionary, and the capitalists were too powerful” (MacFarlane). He saw that there needed to be more freedom, and that those who were most “powerful” were not using their power in the best interests. This led him to fight for his people in order to provide opportunities for them that he felt they were not receiving. There was much violence, and hostilities still arose. However, many would argue that he was less than successful in his quest.

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MacFarlane, Philip J. "Mohammad Daud Khan." //World at War: Understanding Conflict and Society//. ABC-CLIO, 2012. Web. 3 Feb. 2012.

"Mohammad Daud Khan." //Encyclopædia Britannica. Encyclopædia Britannica Online//. Encyclopædia Britannica Inc., 2012. Web. 03 February. 2012.

Mohammad Daud Khan Aim  Sara Beaulieu Mohammad Daud Khan was willing to go to great lengths in order create fairness for the Afghan people and a government that supports that idea. " On July 17, 1973, Daud Khan led a coup that overthrew Zahir Shah" (Encyclopedia Britannica). He did this because the government under Zahir Shah was a monarchy and Daud Khan realized this was not fair to the people. Daud Khan wanted to created a Republic that would allow the people more say in their government as well as more freedom. He is famous for saying, "Afghanistan shall remain poor, if necessary, but free in its acts and decisions" //(Afghanland).// This reveals Daud Khan's reasons for wanting to become a republic and distancing themselves from the Soviet Union. Daud Khan was not focused on the monetary aspects of what his actions could ensue, he had the overall well-being of the Afghan people in mind. It was most important for the Afghan people to be "free" to decide, and this is what drove his decisions and drastic actions.

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Mohammad Daud Khan's Audience Brandon Prost

Mohammed Daud the man to becomes Afghanistan's first president by over throwing the monarch that once ruled Afghanistan. From his life time and experiences as first president his audience was his people that he lead. He allowed the people to feel free and progressive almost independent as "Daud Khan sought to suppress the left and lessen the country’s dependence on the soviet union." (Encyclopedia Britannica). With his people feeling more independent through his lead and fight for a more progressive future he also had the influence and audience of the women. As "Daud was known for his progressive policies, especially in relation to the rights of women, for initiating two five-year modernization plans." (Mohammad Daud Khan) He affected the lively hood and growing efforts of women in the society of Afghanistan. All efforts that promoted independence which directly affect his people his audience that listened to him, and were affected.

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"Mohammad Daud Khan." Khaama Press. Khaama Online News Paper and Magazine. Afghan Online Newspaper., 2012 Web. 03 February. 2012.