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.
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