[1] In March 1924 it was governed by Amr al-Din.

[2] A dispute between him and a local magistrate led to the Khost rebellion, which saw the entire province rise up against King Amanullah.

The rebellion lasted until January 1925, and 14,000 people perished as a result of it.

[2] In 1944–1947, the province was the scene of revolts by various tribes.

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