1. The founder of the Durrani Empire, also called the Afghan Empire, was Ahmad Shah Durrani. How did he begin his rise to power?
From Quiz Tales of the Durrani Empire
Answer:
Military Service
Also considered to be the founder of modern day Afghanistan, Ahmad Shah Durrani was chosen to be King of Afghanistan after the death of Nader Shah Afshar. He had been the leader of the king's cavalry regiment, known as the Abdali Regiment, of 4,000 soldiers. The king was murdered by his own guards, however, Durrani had heard nothing about the plot. After confirming his leader's death, Durrani then took the royal seal and the Koh-i-Norr diamond that were the symbols of power, and was accepted by the Abdali Regiment as the new king. He took the titles "Padishah-i-Ghazi", which means "victorious emperor" and "Durr-i-Durrani", or "pearl of pearls".