Historical Events tagged with "great game"
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Abdur Rahman Khan Accepts Durand Line Agreement
Abdur Rahman Khan, the Amir of Afghanistan, signed an agreement with Sir Mortimer Durand, a British diplomat, establishing the Durand Line as the official border between Afghanistan and British India. This agreement was primarily intended to define the boundary to mitigate disputes and conflicts arising from the British colonial influence in the region. The line cut across various ethnic territories, causing future tensions, yet it was considered a strategic move to secure British interests in India.
Continue ReadingBeginning of the Anglo-Tibetan War
The Anglo-Tibetan War was triggered by conflicting interests between British India and Tibet concerning trade, territorial disputes, and the impact of British imperial ambitions. In 1888, British forces, seeking to assert their influence in Tibet, clashed with local troops, leading to military engagements. The war was marked by key battles and strategic maneuvers, as British officials aimed to secure favorable trade agreements and maintain control over the region amidst rising tensions with neighboring powers, notably China. This conflict highlighted the complexities of the Great Game, where imperial interests clashed on the Asian subcontinent.
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