Purdil Khan

Purdil was the uncle of Habibullāh Kalakāni.[1]

Purdil was appointed field marshal of the Saqqawist Afghan army in January 1929, following the capture of Kabul.[2] By 24 March, Purdil had become minister of defense.[3]

After the Saqqawist capture of Kandahar, Purdil pleaded to Kalakani that Ali Ahmad Khan be spared, but this was refused.[4]

Purdil took command in the following battles:[3]

• Battle of Maydan, 24 March 1929. Saqqawist victory.[3]
• Battle of Shaykhabad, 9 April 1929. anti-Saqqawist victory.[5]
• Battle of Ghazni, 28 April 1929. Saqqawist victory.[6]
• Siege of Kalat, 19–23 May 1929. Saqqawist victory.[7]
• Capture of Kandahar, 31 May 1929. Saqqawist victory.[8]
• Fall of Kabul, 9–13 October 1929. anti-Saqqawist victory, end of the civil war.[9]

Kuhistan rebellion (July 1930)
A map of modern-day Kapisa Province, where the fighting took place.
Date July 1930 (1 week) Location Kohistan District, Kapisa Province, Kingdom of Afghanistan Result Government victory
Belligerents
Kingdom of Afghanistan	Saqqawist rebels
Commanders and leaders
Mohammed Nadir Shah	Purdil Khan †
Casualties and losses
Unknown	3000 captured

After the end of the civil war, Purdil organized a new revolt.[10] In July 1930,[1] Saqqawists fought against state forces in modern-day Kohistan District, Kapisa Province.[11][1] The rebellion was crushed within a week.[11] After the rebellion was suppressed, 3000 of the rebels were captured and 11 of the ringleaders were executed,[1] while the rest were allowed to go home and "follow some honest pursuit".[11] Purdil was killed during the fighting.[12]