Today, Hotak is a topic of great relevance and interest in society. With the advancement of technology and globalization, Hotak has become a point of discussion in different areas, from politics to popular culture. This phenomenon has generated conflicting opinions and debates around its implications and consequences. In this article we will explore the different perspectives and approaches related to Hotak, as well as its impact on people's daily lives. In addition, we will analyze the role that Hotak plays currently and its possible evolution in the future.
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The Hotak (Pashto: هوتک) or Hotaki (هوتکي) is a tribe of the Ghilji confederacy of the Pashtun people who live mainly in Afghanistan.
The first king to take power in Kandahar, Afghanistan, was Mirwais Hotak (1673–1715). Mirwais Hotak led a revolt against the Safavid dynasty and successfully established the Hotak dynasty in 1709. After his death in 1715, he was succeeded by Abdul Aziz Hotak. Abdul Aziz was killed in 1717 by his nephew, Mahmud Hotak, who would go on to war with the Safavids. Mahmud successfully captured Isfahan and established Hotak rule in Iran. Mahmud Hotak was assassinated in 1725 by his cousin, Ashraf Hotak. Under Ashraf's rule, the Hotaks would be kicked out of Persia. After Ashraf's death, Hussain Hotak would succeed him and would be deposed from power by Nader Shah in the Siege of Kandahar, ending the Hotak dynasty. Later Hotak rulers include Mullah Omar, who founded the Taliban, and was the ruler of the Afghanistan from 1996 to 2001. The Taliban would regain power and re-establish the Emirate after a near twenty year long conflict from 2001 to 2021.