The Resume

(June 1, 1892-April 25, 1960)
Born in Paghman, Afghanistan
Birth name was Amanullah Khan
Emir (1919-26) and King (1926-29) of Afghanistan

Why he might be annoying:

He may have been involved in the plot to assassinate his father, Prince Habibullah.
His political reforms, coupled with his wife's social reforms, triggered a revolt by conservatives that forced him to abdicate and go into exile.
Many of his reforms were undone by his successors.
During World War II, he reportedly plotted with the Axis powers to try to regain the throne.

Why he might not be annoying:

He led the Afghans in the Third Anglo-Afghan War (May 6-August 8, 1919), which resulted in Great Britain recognizing Afghanistan's independence.
He prohibited slavery (1921).
He provided the country with its first constitution (1923).
He banned polygamy and child marriages.
He granted religious freedom to non-Muslims.

Credit: C. Fishel

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• Asian Royalty
• Breeders [Have 5 or More Kids] (Ranked: 10)
• C. Fishel's Profiles [Series 82]
• DeCrowned
• Exiles
• I Died in 1960 (Ranked: 67)
• Look at Me, I Salute You
• Monarchs, Royalty and Nobles
• My Parent Was Murdered
• Profiles 51501-51750 (Ranked: 51610)

Year In Review:

In 2023, Out of 13 Votes: 53.85% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 8 Votes: 62.50% Annoying