Historical Events tagged with "Frederick Roberts"
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British Forces Defeat Ayub Khan at Kandahar
The British routed Mohammad Ayub Khan's forces during a pivotal engagement at the Battle of Kandahar, which marked a decisive moment in the Second Anglo-Afghan War. Located in present-day Afghanistan, the battle underscored British military strategies and highlighted the complexities of Afghan military dynamics. The defeat for Ayub Khan, the son of Sher Ali Khan, effectively concluded the major hostilities of the war, reinforcing British control in the region. This confrontation also shaped the geopolitical landscape of Central Asia for years to come.
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