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Islamic State of Afghanistan ← 1992 - 1996 →   → Flag Coat of arms Capital Kabul Language(s) Pashto Government Islamic republic History  - Established 1992  - Disestablished 1996

The Islamic State of Afghanistan was the name given to the state of Afghanistan, during the rule of the United Islamic Front for the Salvation of Afghanistan government. In 1996, the country was renamed the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan by the Taliban, after seizing control of the majority of the country.

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