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Amanullah's programme of reform was, however, insufficient to strengthen the army quickly enough ; in 1928 he abdicated under pressure.

The individual who most benefited from the crisis was Mohammed Nadir Shah, who reigned from 1929 to 1933.

Both the Soviets and the British played the circumstances to their advantage: the Soviets getting aid in dealing with Uzbek rebellion in 1930 and 1931, while the British aided Afghanistan in creating a 40, 000 man professional army.