Haunting Hindukush: War & Peace by Satis Shroff
HAUNTING HINDUKUSH: War & Pace (Satis Shroff) The King Who Was Expelled (Satis Shroff) King Amanullah returned Ecstatic, From a tour to Europe And the Near East. He ordered the modernization Of Afghanistan, Along the lines Of Kemal in Turkey. His Majesty said: 'I want monogamy, European clothing, Abolition of women's veils.' The people rejoiced In the streets of Kabul. The Mullahs revolted. The king was expelled. That was 1928. * * * They Shot the King (Satis Shroff) General Nadir Shah Became the King of Afghanistan, With a little help, From his British friends. He brought reforms. They shot him in 1933. * * * Pakhtunistan Dreams (Satis Shroff) Mohammed Zahir became The next king of Afghanistan. 'I have a dream Of a Pakhtunistan, A bigger country which can rule The Pathans in Western Pakistan. To the west of the river Indus.' The Pakistanis weren't amused, And politely refused it. * * * THE HINDUKUSH (Satis Shroff) It's Volkstrauertag Deat