The Constitution and Laws of Afghanistan

The Constitution and Laws of Afghanistan by Mir Munshi Sultan Mohammad Khan (1900) is a detailed account of Afghanistan’s legal and political framework during the reign of Amir Abdur Rahman Khan. Written in English for a Western audience, the book outlines the administrative structure, justice system, taxation, military organization, and social order of Afghanistan. It highlights the Amir’s efforts to centralize power, enforce law, and modernize governance while maintaining Islamic principles. Serving as both a legal document and a political exposition, it provides rare insight into Afghanistan’s statecraft and legal reforms at the turn of the 20th century.