Ahmed Shah Durrani (1723 – 1773)
Also known as Ahmad Sh?h Durr?n?, was the founder of the Durrani Empire and is therefore often regarded as the founder of modern Afghanistan.
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I forget the throne of Delhi when I remember the mountain tops of my Afghan land. If I must choose between the world and you, I shall not hesitate to claim your barren deserts as my own.
I come to you and my heart finds rest.
Suddenly the breeze of victory began to blow,
and as willed by Allah,
the wretched Deccanis (Maratha's) suffered utter defeat.
I capture every province with the aid of God; It is with his help that I go everywhere without failure. Yet I, Ahmad, consider the world worthless and unimportant. I shall leave the world behind and go the next, armed only with my faith.
Away from you, grief clings to my heart like a snake.
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