Historical Events tagged with "kabul"
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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 ReadingMassacre at the British Residency in Kabul
In Kabul, British envoy Sir Louis Cavagnari and 72 men were killed by Afghan troops while defending the British Residency. Their valor and steadfastness became renowned, symbolizing loyalty amidst conflict. This tragic confrontation highlighted the volatility in British-Afghan relations.
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