King Ghazi Amanullah Khan

Mashal Zeerak (Digital restoration and recoloring) · 2025-12-18T00:00:00Z

This portrait shows King Ghazi Amanullah Khan (1892–1960), King of Afghanistan from 1919 to 1929, wearing traditional Afghan attire and holding a rifle, symbolizing leadership, independence, and Afghan national identity during the early 20th century. The photograph was originally taken in black and white and has been digitally restored and recolored by Mashal Zeerak. The recoloring represents an artistic interpretation based on historical references and is intended for historical preservation, education, and public access. King Ghazi Amanullah Khan is renowned for leading Afghanistan to full independence in 1919 and for initiating significant political, social, and modernization reforms. This image is shared as open access to preserve Afghanistan’s historical and cultural heritage.