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Conflict South Asia

Second Anglo-Afghan War

1878 CE – 1880 CE · 2 years

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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Belligerents

The main peoples, kingdoms and states involved.

  • British Empire
  • Afghan Empire (Sher Ali Khan, Ayub Khan)

Key moments

Defining events in the Second Anglo-Afghan War.

  1. 1878 Battle of Ali Masjid
  2. 1880 Battle of Maiwand
  3. 1880 Battle of Kandahar

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Dated moments inside this span

Events the timeline places between 1878 CE and 1880 CE.

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