ahmad shah masoud

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ahmad shah masoud

Ahmad Shah Masoud reviews a map with his commanders in a mountain headquarters.

Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • Afghan military leader and national hero: Ahmad Shah Masoud was a prominent Afghan political and military figure who commanded forces resisting the Soviet occupation in the 1980s and later opposed the Taliban regime. He is widely revered in Afghanistan for his leadership and is often referred to as the "Lion of Panjshir."
Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • Ahmad Shah Masoud successfully defended the Panjshir Valley multiple times against Soviet forces.
    • The assassination of Ahmad Shah Masoud in 2001 was a significant event preceding the 9/11 attacks.
Advanced Usage
  • "The legacy of Ahmad Shah Masoud": refers to his enduring influence and symbolic status as a national hero and resistance figure in Afghanistan.
    • The legacy of Ahmad Shah Masoud continues to inspire many Afghans.
Variants and Related Words
  • Masoud: A common shortened reference to Ahmad Shah Masoud.
    • Masoud's strategies are still studied in military academies.
  • Panjshir Valley: The geographic region he famously defended, often associated with his name.
    • The resistance was based in the Panjshir Valley, Masoud's stronghold.
Synonyms
  • Resistance leader: A leader of an opposition force, especially against an occupying power.
  • Commander: A person in authority, especially over a body of troops.
Related Phrases
  • Northern Alliance: The coalition of anti-Taliban forces that Ahmad Shah Masoud helped lead.
    • Ahmad Shah Masoud was a key leader of the Northern Alliance.
Related Idioms
  • "Lion of Panjshir": The iconic epithet for Ahmad Shah Masoud, symbolizing his bravery and defense of the Panjshir region.
    • Ahmad Shah Masoud, known as the Lion of Panjshir, remains a legendary figure.
ahmad shah masoud

Ahmad Shah Masoud reviews a map with his commanders in a mountain headquarters.

Noun
  1. Afghan leader of forces opposed to the Taliban; won fame by successfully resisting the Soviets in the 1980s; was assassinated by men posing as journalists (1953-2001)

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