1949 Afghan coup plot
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In 1949, Ismael Balkhi planned a coup to assassinate Prime Minister Shah Mahmud Khan and overthrow King Mohammad Zahir Shah. However, the plan was leaked, and all coup plotters were arrested.
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 Kingdom of Afghanistan | Shiite Group | ||||||
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Zahir Shah Shah Mahmud Khan |
Ismael Balkhi Ibrahim Gawsawar Lt . Mir Ahmad Shah Rizwani Khwada Muhammad Na’im | ||||||