The Emirate of Afghanistan was an unrecognized state in Central Asia ruled by the Saqqawists that existed from January to October 1929.

[3] The emirate emerged during the Afghan Civil War of 1928–1929, a conflict between Saqqawist forces led by Habibullāh Kalakāni and opposing tribes and monarchs within Afghanistan.

Top-level decision-making essentially fell to two individuals: Habibullāh Kalakāni, the leader of the Saqqawists, and his partner and virtual equal in matters of government, Sayyid Husayn.

[5] After taking over Kabul, Kalakāni appointed a number of people into office, including:[6] Once in power, the Saqqawists abolished conscription and taxation, and closed down schools.

"[11] Despite taking control of Kabul, the Saqqawist government of Afghanistan was unable to obtain any diplomatic recognition.