Which dynasty established an independent kingdom in Kandahar in 1709?
Hotak dynasty
Durrani dynasty
Ghaznavid dynasty
Safavid dynasty
Answer
In 1709, Mirwais Hotak made the region an independent kingdom and turned Kandahar into the capital of the Hotak dynasty. The city remained an important political center throughout the dynasty's rule.
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