AFGHANISTAN-TALIBAN-INDIA Flashcards
What is the meaning of Taliban?
Students
Who was the founder ?
Mullah Mohd. Omar
What was the date of establishment?
1994
Where was its base millitary camp?
Kandhahar
When did the Taliban first time took control?
1996
In 1996 , how many recognised it as legitimate?
3 (Pakistan , Saudi , UAE)
Its establishment led to the destruction of the Biggest Buddha Statue in the World. What was the name?
Bamiyan Buddhas
It got thrown in __ by whom?
2001 , by US&NATO
What was the name of the operation that was conducted by US regarding the 9/11 attack by Bin-Laden?
Operation Enduring Freedom
President George W. Bush announced it
After 2001 , who became the President of Afghanistan?
Hamid Karzai
with the help of NATO
What is the name of a mass national gathering that brings together representatives from the various ethnic, religious, and tribal communities in Afghanistan?
Loya Jirga
* convened at times of national crisis or to settle national issues
* is considered the highest expression of the Afghan people
When did Laden was killed by US?
2011
in Abbottabad, Pakistan
When did the first talk between US and Taliban?
Murree Talks , 2015
* was hoisted by Pakistan
In which year , US and NATO stepped back from Afghanistan?
2014
* led to Ashraf Ghani as President
* led to Abdullah Abdullah as PM
After Taliban as the largest organisation , which is the second?
Hezb-e Islami Gulbuddin
* Founder: Gulbuddin Hekmatyar
* Founded: 1975
