The Northern Alliance played a decisive role in Afghanistan’s modern history. From its formation in 1996 under Ahmad Shah Massoud to its U.S.-backed victories after 9/11, this video explains how a multi-ethnic coalition resisted the Taliban, survived years of siege, and helped topple the regime in 2001. Learn the real story behind Massoud, the Panjshir resistance, and the alliance’s final push into Kabul. Call to Action (CTA) Subscribe for clear, fact-based explainers on wars, geopolitics, and hidden history. Hashtags #NorthernAlliance #AhmadShahMassoud #AfghanistanHistory #Taliban #WarOnTerror #Geopolitics #PanjshirValley #9_11