Conversation so far:
when did Ahmad Shah Durrani rise to power?
On their way back to Kandahar, the Abdalis had "unanimously accepted" Durrani as their new leader.
Was he well liked?
In short, they formed a formidable force of young Pashtun soldiers who were loyal to their high-ranking leader.
what were some of his accomplishments during his rise to power?
Along the way and by sheer luck, they managed to capture a caravan with booty from India.
He and his troops were rich.
what else interesting happened during his rise to power?
Nader Shah's rule abruptly ended in June 1747 when he was assassinated by his own guards.
why did his guards assassinate him?
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Question: how was he killed?
Self-contained rewrite: How was Ahmad Shah Durrani killed?