Afghanistan, a landlocked country, has been affected by conflicts for decades But did you know that it all started with a coup which overthrew Afghanistan's monarchy in 1973? King Zahir Shah was undergoing medical treatment in Italy, when his regime was overthrown in a coup by Gen. Mohammed Daud Khan Also in July, 1973 the Indian government headed by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi decided to import 4.5 million tonnes of wheat Here we turn the pages of The Hindu's archives to look back at the history. Thank you for watching our video! You can subscribe to our channel here: https://bit.ly/3c8Adi6 Visit https://www.thehindu.com/ for the latest updates, analysis, opinions, and more. You can also download our apps: Android: https://bit.ly/3nboBEi iOs: https://apple.co/3EDCwt4 The Hindu is committed to keeping you up-to-date with information on the developments in India and the world. We promise to deliver quality journalism that stays away from vested interest and political propaganda. You can support us by subscribing to our digital offerings here: https://bit.ly/3emywiz Follow us: Twitter: https://twitter.com/the_hindu Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_hindu/