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After his departure Ali Ahmad Jan who
was then at Kandahar once more declared
himself King. But he was not to enjoy
his kingship for long. The Saqaoists were on
their way to Kandahar. The city was soon
besieged and Ali Ahmad Jan found himself
surrounded by the enemy and deserted by
his soldiers. The terrified citizens at once
opened the gates. Ali Ahmad Jan with a
few of his faithful followers tried to force
his way through one of the city gates, but
most of his men lost their lives in the
attempt and he himself escaped narrowly.
He took shelter in one of the private houses,
but was soon discovered, taken to Kabul, and
kept in the Arg for a few days. He was
paraded through the streets of the city in the
most ignominious way, taken to the aero- فضیحت
drome, and finally blown from cannon's
mouth (July 9, 1929).
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