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Yet another of Timur Shah's sons, Shuja Shah ( or Shah Shuja ), ruled for only six years.

On June 7, 1809, Shuja Shah signed a treaty with the British, which included a clause stating that he would oppose the passage of foreign troops through his territories.

This agreement, the first Afghan pact with a European power, stipulated joint action in case of Franco-Persian aggression against Afghan or British dominions.

Only a few weeks after signing the agreement, Shuja was deposed by his predecessor, Mahmud.

Much later, he was reinstated by the British, ruling during 1839-1842.

Two of his sons also ruled for a brief period in 1842.