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Event war South Asia

Second Anglo-Afghan War

1878 CE – 1880 CE

Britain invaded Afghanistan again to counter Russian influence in the 'Great Game'.

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1878–1880 war between the British Empire and the Emirate of Afghanistan

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Conflict · South Asia

Second Anglo-Afghan War

1878 CE – 1880 CE

Britain invaded Afghanistan again to counter Russian influence in the 'Great Game'. After initial victories and the installation of a friendly emir, the British suffered a devastating defeat at Maiwand before winning at Kandahar. Britain gained control of Afghan foreign policy but not its territory.

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