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The founder of modern Afghanistan is widely recognized as Ahmad Shah Durrani. He established the Durrani Empire in 1747, which laid the foundation for the present-day state of Afghanistan. Ahmad Shah is often called the "Father of the Nation" in Afghanistan due to his role in uniting various Pashtun tribes and expanding the empire to include large parts of present-day Pakistan, Iran, and India.

Ahmad Shah Durrani was a military leader who rose to power following the decline of the Mughal Empire and the assassination of Nader Shah of Persia. He successfully consolidated control over the region, creating a strong centralized government and establishing Kabul as the capital.

Sher Shah Suri, option 1, was a notable Afghan ruler but primarily known for founding the Sur Empire in northern India during the 16th century, not Afghanistan as a nation.

Balban was a Sultan of the Delhi Sultanate in the 13th century with no direct connection to the founding of Afghanistan.

Ahmad Shah Durrani’s leadership is credited with forming the boundaries and political identity of Afghanistan, making him the recognized founder of the country.

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  Founder: Ahmad Shah Durrani

  
  


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  Established: Durrani Empire in 1747

  
  


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  Title: Father of the Nation (Afghanistan)

  
  


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  Capital: Kabul

  
  


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  Significance: United Pashtun tribes, formed modern Afghanistan

  
  


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  Other options: Sher Shah Suri (Indian Sur Empire founder), Balban (Delhi Sultanate ruler)