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Also Known As Dūst Moḥammad
Born 1793 • Afghanistan
Died June 9, 1863 (aged 70) • Herāt • Afghanistan
Founder Bārakzay dynasty
House / Dynasty Bārakzay dynasty
Role In Anglo-Afghan Wars • First Anglo-Afghan War

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