Historical Events tagged with "Gandamak"

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Politics & Government

Treaty of Gandamak Forms Afghan State

May 26th, 1879 145 years ago

The Treaty of Gandamak was signed between Russia and the United Kingdom, establishing the framework for an Afghan state. Negotiated in a context of geopolitical rivalry, this agreement was instrumental in defining the borders and political dynamics in the region. Key figures like British diplomat Sir Louis Cavagnari and Afghan ruler Sher Ali Khan were essential in the negotiations which aimed to solidify British influence in Central Asia and contain Russian expansion.

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