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Mahmud Tarzi

Afghan politician, secular activist and journalist (1865-1933) · Afghanistan · On the map · Politicians · Died at 68

Mahmud Tarzi was an Afghan politician and intellectual. He is known as the father of Afghan journalism. He became a key figure in the history of Afghanistan, following the lead of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk in Turkey by working for modernization and secularization, and strongly opposing religious extremism and obscurantism.

Mahmud Tarzi is read about 51 times a day, in 20 languages.

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Tarzi emulated the Young Turks coalition.

Country
Afghanistan
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1865 to 1933 · aged 68

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