Is Ahmad Shah Massoud Shia?
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Is Ahmad Shah Massoud Shia?
Massoud came from an ethnic Tajik, Sunni Muslim background in the Panjshir Valley of Northern Afghanistan. He began studying engineering at Polytechnical University of Kabul in the 1970s, where he became involved with religious anti-communist movements around Burhanuddin Rabbani, a leading Islamist.
Where is Ahmad Shah Massoud buried?
His tomb in Panjshir was found desecrated and covered in shattered glass earlier this week. New Delhi: The vandalisation of the tomb of legendary Afghan rebel commander Ahmad Shah Massoud earlier this week, on the 20th anniversary of his assassination, has sparked outrage among people in Afghanistan.
What happened to Ahmed Masood?
Massoud returned to Afghanistan and was appointed CEO of the Massoud Foundation in 2016.
Who founded Gujarat?
It was Aḥmad Shah, the first independent sultan of Gujarat, who founded Ahmadabad (1411). By the end of the 16th century, Gujarat was ruled by the Mughals. Their control of the region lasted until the mid-18th century, when the Marathas overran the state.
Who is General Dostum?
Dostum was a major army commander in the communist government during the Soviet–Afghan War, and in 2001 was the key indigenous ally to US Special Forces and the CIA during the campaign to topple the Taliban government.
What happened to Ahmad Shah?
Shah was killed during a shootout with Pakistan Armed Forces in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in April 2008 after failing to stop at a security checkpoint whilst transporting a kidnapped trader. An official from Kunar Province stated that Shah had been the “most wanted terrorist in Kunar province.”
Who was the Lion of Afghanistan?
Ahmad Shah Massoud
Its most revered figure is Ahmad Shah Massoud, known as the “Lion of Panjshir,” who was assassinated in 2001 by Al-Qaeda two days before the 9/11 attacks. His son has since picked up the mantle, and there have been reports of him organizing a resistance with other exiled Afghan leaders.
