Which dynasty ruled Kandahar as an independent kingdom in the early 18th century?
Hotak dynasty
Ghorid dynasty
Khwarezmian dynasty
Seljuk dynasty
Answer
The Hotak dynasty, led by Mirwais Hotak, established an independent kingdom in Kandahar in 1709. Kandahar served as the capital of this kingdom, which was a precursor to the later Afghan Empire under the Durrani dynasty.
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