About Shahzada
Lived 1960 – 2004 (aged 43–44). Shahzada was an Afghan military leader.
Shahzada Akhund (1960 – 7 May 2004), known also by the title Mullah, was a Taliban militant commander who was held at Guantanamo Bay following the 2001 ouster of the Taliban regime in Afghanistan. He used a false name, Mohammed Yusif Yaqub, and pretended to be an innocent civilian.
He succeeded in convincing the Americans that he posed no threat and was released. He subsequently rejoined the Taliban, fighting the U.S. forces in Afghanistan. He died in combat in 2004.
Prior to United States invasion of Afghanistan
Shahzada was from Mira Khor, a small village in the Maywand district of Kandahar Province, southern Afghanistan. He was from the Tarakai tribe, and his father was Mohammad Gul Aka.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Shahzada?
Taliban commander
When was Shahzada born?
Shahzada was born in 1960.
When did Shahzada die?
Shahzada died on 7 May 2004.
What was Shahzada's occupation?
Shahzada was a military leader.
What nationality was Shahzada?
Shahzada was Afghan.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Shahzada (Taliban commander)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Shahzada. https://biography.guide/shahzada/
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