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Ahmad Shah Durrani: Quick Facts

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Facts

Also Known As Ahmad Shah Abdali • Aḥmad Khān Abdālī
Born 1722? • Herāt • Multan
Died October 16, 1772 or October 17, 1772 • Afghanistan
Role In Battles of Panipat • Third Battle of Panipat

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