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Not really a challenge just need some conformation on a line of thought I was going along for an Afghanistan TL. The main point of this thread is to discuss different starting points for this TL, while if you can some other events I could use along the way I will be grateful. My main problem so far is that while I have always held a curiosity about Afghanistan and I've even gone as far as doing some research, I am not as aware of neighbouring nations TL. Any help with relation to how I can use other nations as a way to make this TL is much appreciated.
I think the most likely points for this TL to start is...
Before the Islamic invasion of Afghanistan when Afghanistan was actually called Khorasan.
1200, Just before the Afghan region was overrun by the Mongol.
1709, When Mirwais Hotaki started his Revolt against the Persian government.
1713, When Mirwais defeated the second Persian Army end led to the nations independence.
1715, When Mirwais died.
1720, When Mahmud Hotaki attacked Persia.
1722, When Mahmud was acknowledged by Soltan Hossein as the new Shan of Persia.
1725, When Mahmud died.
1738, When Afghan forces were forced out of Persia and conquered by Nader Shan.
1747, When Nader Shan was assinated by his soldiers causing his empire to fall apart. Also importantly the Loyal Jirga (grand council) was held to select the new ruler of Abdali Confederation, that selected Ahmad Shan Durrani.
1761, The Third Battle of Panipat, where the Durrani Empire came to control North Wester India (The Pakistan region). The highest point of the Afghan Power.
Post these points, I'm not sure what points are viable. British India is very strong past this point and will check any nations rise to power. In theory another could be the Great Game but the cultural and infrastructural changes will have to be there before that point for Afghanistan to become a bigger power.