Event Saur Revolution

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Was a revolution in Afghanistan that overthrew Afghan president Mohammed Daoud Khan and established the Socialist Democratic Republic of Afghanistan.

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  • April 1978: The PDPA came to power through a military coup known as the Saur Revolution, which ousted the government of Mohammad Daoud Khan. Daoud was succeeded by Nur Muhammad Taraki as head of state and government on 30 April 1978.