Khost rebellion (1924–1925)
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The Khost rebellion,[8] also known as the 1924 Mangal uprising[9], the Khost revolt[10] or the Mangal Revolt[11] was an uprising against the Westernization and modernizing reforms of Afghanistan’s king, Amanullah Khan. The uprising was launched in Southern Province, Afghanistan, and lasted from March 1924 to January 1925.[note 1] It was fought by the Mangal Pashtun tribe, later joined by the Sulaiman Khel, Ali Khel, Jaji, Jadran and Ahmadzai tribes. After causing the death of over 14,000 Afghans, the revolt was finally quelled in January 1925.
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A map of Southern Province, Afghanistan, where most of the fighting took place. | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Allied tribes: |
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Units involved | |||||||
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Strength | |||||||
10,000 – 30,000 (Not all loyal, or fit for service)[3] 2 aircraft[6] |
6,000 (Initial – Mangal tribe only)[3] 4,000 (Sulaimankhel, August 1924)[3] 5,000 (Final)[3] | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
At least 671 killed[3] | At least 300 killed[3] | ||||||
Total dead: 14,000[7] At least 1,100[3] |
It was the first conflict to involve the Afghan Air Force.[5]