December - The preparations for his tour having been completed, King Amanullah makes a farewell speech to his officials at Kabul, in which he states that Afghanistan, in the shadow of freedom, has said good-bye forever to her stationary position, and has joined the "social and living nations of the age." The farewell durbar is held at Kandahar - a place with which the king has close family connections - and from there the king travels via Quetta and Karachi to Bombay. He is accompanied by his queen and by his minister for foreign affairs, and other high officials.
December - With tour preparations complete, King Amanullah delivers a valedictory address to his Kabul staff, proclaiming that Afghanistan has transcended its stagnant status and joined the "contemporary and vibrant nations of our era." The king's farewell celebration is held in Kandahar, a city with which he shares a deep family bond, before he travels to Bombay via Quetta and Karachi, accompanied by his queen and senior officials.