Originally posted by Iblis_Efreetzai
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Siraj-ul-Tawarikh, an official history of Afghanistan, describe Ahmad Khan's attachment to Nadir Shah Baba as follow:-
"Ahmad Shah achieved distinction in Nadir Shah’s service, constantly performing commendable deeds. He was frequently in Nadir Shah’s company and earned his approval and favor so that at many of his public audiences, the shah would say, “In Iran, Turan, and Hindustan, I have yet to see Ahmad Khan’s like when it comes to good qualities and good deeds.” He used to keep him and three or four thousand horsemen of the Abdali tribe—now known as the Durrani—close to his tent and the tents of his women and children. When signs of greatness became apparent on Ahmad Khan’s face, Nadir Shah summoned him one day and said, “The signs of leadership are evident on your forehead and you will ascend the throne of sovereignty after me.” After uttering this, he grasped Ahmad Khan’s ear so that he would remember his words and said, “When I am gone, you must repay the favor I have done you by being friendly with, and behaving fairly towards, my children.” In the end, according to the dictum, “The lords of nations are inspired” everything happened just as Nadir Shah had predicted."

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