In 1929 tribal leaders, who were increasingly agitated at the reforms Khan had introduced, forced him to flee the country and claimed the throne for themselves. Many of Khan’s reforms were quickly overturned and Afghanistan returned to Sharia law with a monarchy and no voting rights for anyone for nearly 40 years.
— The Fight For Women’s Voting Rights. Central Asia Institute.
A Timespace showing the evolution of women's right to vote around the world. Cover image by Giacomo Ferroni. Under construction!