ANGLO-AFGAN WAR

         The annexation of Afgan was basically because of the threat from Russian expansion in northwest .Also fear of afgan would become the ally of Russia.If it happens it would be a great threat to British India.

FIRST WAR (1838-1842):

        Also known as Auckland’s Folly.In 1839,British replaced Dost Muhammed by placing Shah Shuja.British faced popular revolt but were able to re-occupy Kabul.However ,they had to restore the thrown to Dost Muhammed.Occupied Kabul in 1842.

SECOND WAR (1878-1880):

        British India attacked Afgan during the period of Sher Ali.Sher Ali was defeated by Lord Litton and his son(Yakub khan) signed the Treaty of GANDAMAK.British adopted the policy of non-interference,but the afgan border with Russia is secured by British Indians and British interfered in the foreign affairs of Afgan.

THIRD WAR:

        Durand line was reaffirmed between British India and Afgan.Treaty of Rawalpendi was signed.Afgan was given independence with full soverignity in Foreign affairs.