Her son-in-law king Amanullah started a radical modernization reform program after his succession in 1919. This included a reform of the position of women, and the women of the royal family, notably her daughter queen Soraya, were to act as role models for the new modern Afghan woman. The reform were supported by Mahmud Tarzi and Asma Rasmya, and Asma Rasmya and the women of her family, notably her nieces Bilqis Afiza and Ruh Afiza, were to participate actively in these reforms.