Ahmadzai (Ghilji clan)
The Ahmadzai (Pashto: احمدزی) is a Pashtun subtribe of the Ghilji confederacy. Traditionally, the Ahmadzai ranged from Logar to Jalalabad, but mostly in Paktia, Paktika, and Khost. A large portion of the tribe live as Kochi nomads.[1]
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The former Afghan presidents Ashraf Ghani Ahmadzai (2014–2021) and Mohammad Najibullah Ahmadzai (1987–1992) belonged to the Ahmadzai Ghilji tribe.
Notable Ahmadzai
- Ashraf Ghani Ahmadzai, former President of Afghanistan, 2014-2021
- Mohammad Najibullah Ahmadzai, President of Afghanistan, 1987–1992
- Hashmat Ghani Ahmadzai, Grand Council Chieftain of the Kochi people
- Mohammad Sarwar Ahmadzai, politician, 2014 Afghan presidential candidate
- Abdul Haq, Afghan Mujahideen leader
- Ghulam Haider Ahmadzai (Head Member Of The Ahmadzai's Tribe), Head Of Kabul Security (2001-2004)
- Mirwais Ahmadzaï, France-based musician and record producer
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