Muhammadzai

Mohammadzai (meaning sons of Mohammad in Pashto language) is a tribe of Durrani . Primarily centered on Kandahar, Kabul and Ghazni in Afghanistan and Charsadda Pakistan. The Mohammadzai ruled Afghanistan from 1826 to 1973 when the monarchy finally ended under Mohammad Zahir Shah. The Mohammadzai ruling house was established by Dost Mohammad Khan after the Durrani dynasty of Ahmad Shah Durrani was removed from power.