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next morning he entered the city. Thousands
of the people of all tribes stood on either
side of the road to greet him. He was
received with the shouts of "Long live the
Saviour of the Nation."
The Marshal proceeded straight to the
Salam Khana-the Hall of Reception.
Representatives from every part of the
country had gathered there. One of them
got up and thanked the Marshal and his
brothers for their innumerable services. The
Marshal made a brief speech, telling them
that they should realize the national losses
and do their best to recoup them. All جبران خسارت
the representatives earnestly implored the
Marshal to accept the throne, but the Marshal
was unwilling to go so far. He said that his
aim had been achieved and his duty was
done. He wanted to return to private life at
Aliabad-two miles from Kabul. But the
people who had realized the true worth of
the Marshal would on no account leave him.
His remonstrances were in vain. He was
their saviour and so he must be their king.
The hall resounded with the repeated shouts
of "Long live King Mohammad Nadir Shah."
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