The 5th ruler of the Barakzai Dynasty in Afghanistan, which ended in 1260 H / 1844 AD and grandson and Dost Mohammad, the founder of the dynasty. At the age of 13, he has been commander of the northern Afghan regional military command, while his father served as governor of the region.
During the five years of the struggle for power, Abdurrahman Khan twice brought his father and an uncle into number one. But he was conquered by another uncle, Shir All. As a result, he lived in exile for 8 years in Bukhara, Uzbekistan.
As the British occupation forces entered his country, Abdurrahman Khan took the opportunity to return to his country. Abdurrahman Khan then managed to capture Kabul, and further strengthened his position by overthrowing his 2 cousins. In 1303 AH / 1885 AD, he succeeded in becoming a ruler in his country.