Republic of Afghanistan (1973-1978)

The Republic of Afghanistan ( Pashto : د افغانستان جمهوریت Jumhūrī-ye Afghanistan) (also known as Daoud-Republic) was the official name of Afghanistan between 1973 and 1978 under President Daud Khan . Daud Khan came to power after a bloodless coup in which Mohammed Zahir Shah was deposed and an end to the Kingdom of Afghanistan . Daoud is known for its progressive political policies and his efforts to modernize the country with the help of both the United States and the Soviet Union .

The Saur Revolution of 1978 was People's Democratic Party of Afghanistan to power and Daud Khan was killed along with his family. This brought an end to the Republic of Afghanistan and became the Democratic Republic of Afghanistan was established. In 1987 the country was again the official name Republic of Afghanistan, but the country was still communist.