Allauddin Khan was a prominent Afghan Commander who played a key role in the liberation of Herat from Communist control. During the resistance against the Soviets, he served as a deputy to Ismail Khan and together they led thousands of Mujahideen into battle. Allauddin Khan also played an important role in the organization and development of Ismail Khan’s forces. Allauddin was killed in 1995 by a Taliban agent named Feda Mohammad.