Afghanistan

Afghanistan is a multi-ethnic country located in the heart of south-central Asia, lying along important trade routes connecting southern and eastern Asia to Europe and the Middle East. Related BRANCH Articles: Antoinette Burton, “On the First Anglo-Afghan War, 1839-42: Spectacle of Disaster”; Zarena Aslami, “The Second Anglo-Afghan War, or The Return of the Uninvited”

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Great Britain - OS One Inch, 1885-1900

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Latitude: 33.836201385273
Longitude: 65.236816406250

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Timeline of Events Associated with Afghanistan

British troops sent to Afghanistan

10 Dec 1838

On 10 December 1838, British troops were sent out from Punjab to enter Afghanistan. Image: Detail: ‘Remnants of an Army’ by Elizabeth Butler portraying William Brydon arriving at the gates of Jalalabad as the only survivor of a 16,500 strong evacuation from Kabul in January 1842.

Articles

Antoinette Burton, “On the First Anglo-Afghan War, 1839-42: Spectacle of Disaster”

Zarena Aslami, “The Second Anglo-Afghan War, or The Return of the Uninvited”

Anglo-Afghan War

1839 to 12 Oct 1842

Anglo-Afghan War. Though the British officially won the war, Afghanistan was hardly secure either during the occupation or in the decades that followed. In that sense, the first Anglo-Afghan war presaged a century of precarious imperial power on the frontier of the Raj. Image: Detail: ‘Remnants of an Army’ by Elizabeth Butler portraying William Brydon arriving at the gates of Jalalabad as the only survivor of a 16,500 strong evacuation from Kabul in January 1842. This image is in the public domain in the United States as its copyright has expired.

Articles

Antoinette Burton, “On the First Anglo-Afghan War, 1839-42: Spectacle of Disaster”

Zarena Aslami, “The Second Anglo-Afghan War, or The Return of the Uninvited”

Army of the Indus crosses Bolan Pass

10 Mar 1839

On 10 March 1839, the army of the Indus headed over the Bolan Pass in the First Anglo-Afghan War. Image: Detail: ‘Remnants of an Army’ by Elizabeth Butler portraying William Brydon arriving at the gates of Jalalabad as the only survivor of a 16,500 strong evacuation from Kabul in January 1842. This image is in the public domain in the United States as its copyright has expired.

Articles

Antoinette Burton, “On the First Anglo-Afghan War, 1839-42: Spectacle of Disaster”

Zarena Aslami, “The Second Anglo-Afghan War, or The Return of the Uninvited”

Kandahar taken by the British

Apr 1839

In April 1839, Kandahar was taken by the British in the First Anglo-Afghan War. Image: Detail: ‘Remnants of an Army’ by Elizabeth Butler portraying William Brydon arriving at the gates of Jalalabad as the only survivor of a 16,500 strong evacuation from Kabul in January 1842. This image is in the public domain in the United States as its copyright has expired.

Articles

Antoinette Burton, “On the First Anglo-Afghan War, 1839-42: Spectacle of Disaster”

Zarena Aslami, “The Second Anglo-Afghan War, or The Return of the Uninvited”

Death of Ranjit Singh

27 Jun 1839

27 June 1839 saw the death of Ranjit Singh. Image: Portrait of maharaja Ranjit Singh. This image is in the public domain in the United States as its copyright has expired.

Articles

Antoinette Burton, “On the First Anglo-Afghan War, 1839-42: Spectacle of Disaster”

Zarena Aslami, “The Second Anglo-Afghan War, or The Return of the Uninvited”

Ghazni falls to British troops

2 Jul 1839

On 23 July 1839, Ghazni fell to British troops. Image: Detail: ‘Remnants of an Army’ by Elizabeth Butler portraying William Brydon arriving at the gates of Jalalabad as the only survivor of a 16,500 strong evacuation from Kabul in January 1842. This image is in the public domain in the United States as its copyright has expired.

Articles

Antoinette Burton, “On the First Anglo-Afghan War, 1839-42: Spectacle of Disaster”

Zarena Aslami, “The Second Anglo-Afghan War, or The Return of the Uninvited”

British troops reach Kabul

Dec 1839

In December 1839, British troops reached Kabul. Image: Detail: ‘Remnants of an Army’ by Elizabeth Butler portraying William Brydon arriving at the gates of Jalalabad as the only survivor of a 16,500 strong evacuation from Kabul in January 1842. This image is in the public domain in the United States as its copyright has expired.

Articles

Antoinette Burton, “On the First Anglo-Afghan War, 1839-42: Spectacle of Disaster”

Zarena Aslami, “The Second Anglo-Afghan War, or The Return of the Uninvited”

Dost Mohammed surrenders

Dec 1840

In December 1840, Dost Mohammed surrendered. Image: Detail: ‘Remnants of an Army’ by Elizabeth Butler portraying William Brydon arriving at the gates of Jalalabad as the only survivor of a 16,500 strong evacuation from Kabul in January 1842. This image is in the public domain in the United States as its copyright has expired.

Articles

Antoinette Burton, “On the First Anglo-Afghan War, 1839-42: Spectacle of Disaster”

Zarena Aslami, “The Second Anglo-Afghan War, or The Return of the Uninvited”

Burnes murdered in Afghanistan

2 Nov 1841

On 2 November 1841, Alexander Burnes was murdered in Afghanistan. Image: Detail: ‘Remnants of an Army’ by Elizabeth Butler portraying William Brydon arriving at the gates of Jalalabad as the only survivor of a 16,500 strong evacuation from Kabul in January 1842. This image is in the public domain in the United States as its copyright has expired.

Articles

Antoinette Burton, “On the First Anglo-Afghan War, 1839-42: Spectacle of Disaster”

Zarena Aslami, “The Second Anglo-Afghan War, or The Return of the Uninvited”

MacNaghten murdered in Afghanistan

2 Dec 1841

On 23 December 1841, William MacNaghten was murdered in Afghanistan. Image: Detail: ‘Remnants of an Army’ by Elizabeth Butler portraying William Brydon arriving at the gates of Jalalabad as the only survivor of a 16,500 strong evacuation from Kabul in January 1842. This image is in the public domain in the United States as its copyright has expired.

Articles

Antoinette Burton, “On the First Anglo-Afghan War, 1839-42: Spectacle of Disaster”

Zarena Aslami, “The Second Anglo-Afghan War, or The Return of the Uninvited”

British withdraw from Kabul

6 Jan 1842

On 6 January 1842, the British withdrew from Kabul, followed by an ambush and massacre. Image: Detail: ‘Remnants of an Army’ by Elizabeth Butler portraying William Brydon arriving at the gates of Jalalabad as the only survivor of a 16,500 strong evacuation from Kabul in January 1842. This image is in the public domain in the United States as its copyright has expired.

Articles

Antoinette Burton, “On the First Anglo-Afghan War, 1839-42: Spectacle of Disaster”

Zarena Aslami, “The Second Anglo-Afghan War, or The Return of the Uninvited”

Kabul retaken by British

15 Sep 1842

On 15 September 1842, Kabul was retaken by the British, followed by reprisals and destruction. Image: Detail: ‘Remnants of an Army’ by Elizabeth Butler portraying William Brydon arriving at the gates of Jalalabad as the only survivor of a 16,500 strong evacuation from Kabul in January 1842. This image is in the public domain in the United States as its copyright has expired.

Articles

Antoinette Burton, “On the First Anglo-Afghan War, 1839-42: Spectacle of Disaster”

Zarena Aslami, “The Second Anglo-Afghan War, or The Return of the Uninvited”

British Army withdraws from Afghanistan

12 Oct 1842

On 12 October 1842, the British Army withdrew from Afghanistan, ending the First Anglo-Afghan War. Image: Detail: ‘Remnants of an Army’ by Elizabeth Butler portraying William Brydon arriving at the gates of Jalalabad as the only survivor of a 16,500 strong evacuation from Kabul in January 1842. This image is in the public domain in the United States as its copyright has expired.

Articles

Antoinette Burton, “On the First Anglo-Afghan War, 1839-42: Spectacle of Disaster”

Zarena Aslami, “The Second Anglo-Afghan War, or The Return of the Uninvited”

British invade Afghanistan

Nov 1878

In November 1878, the British invaded Afghanistan. In response to a Russian delegate’s forcing himself into Kabul, the British send their own uninvited agent to Kabul, who is refused entry. In response, the British invade Afghanistan, starting the Second Anglo-Afghan War. Image: Battle of Kandahar, 1880, by W. Skeoch Cumming. This image is in the public domain in the United States because its copyright has expired.

Articles

Zarena Aslami, “The Second Anglo-Afghan War, or The Return of the Uninvited”

Antoinette Burton, “On the First Anglo-Afghan War, 1839-42: Spectacle of Disaster”

Anglo-Afghan War

Nov 1878 to 2 May 1881

The Second Anglo-Afghan War grew out of longstanding tensions between Russia and Britain over Britain’s prized colonial possession of India. It lasted from November 1878 to May 1881. Image: Battle of Kandahar, 1880, by W. Skeoch Cumming. This image is in the public domain in the United States because its copyright has expired.

Articles

Zarena Aslami, “The Second Anglo-Afghan War, or The Return of the Uninvited”

Antoinette Burton, “On the First Anglo-Afghan War, 1839-42: Spectacle of Disaster”

Death of Sher Ali

21 Feb 1879

On 21 February 1879, death of Sher Ali, Amir of Afghanistan. Succeeded by his son Yaqub Khan. Image: Photo of Mohammad Yaqub Khan, Emir of Afganistan. This image is in the public domain in the United States because its copyright has expired.

Articles

Zarena Aslami, “The Second Anglo-Afghan War, or The Return of the Uninvited”

Antoinette Burton, “On the First Anglo-Afghan War, 1839-42: Spectacle of Disaster”

Treaty of Gandamak

26 May 1879

On 26 May 1879, the Treaty of Gandamak was signed by Afghanistan and Britain. The treaty signed over formerly Afghan territories, like the Khyber Pass, to India; allowed a British mission to be permanently stationed in Afghanistan; established British control of Afghan foreign policy; and opened up Afghanistan to free trade with India. In exchange, formerly occupied territories were returned to Amir Yaqub Khan and he and his heirs were granted a subsidy. Image: Photo of Mohammad Yaqub Khan, Emir of Afganistan. This image is in the public domain in the United States because its copyright has expired.

Articles

Zarena Aslami, “The Second Anglo-Afghan War, or The Return of the Uninvited”

Antoinette Burton, “On the First Anglo-Afghan War, 1839-42: Spectacle of Disaster”

Kabul uprising

Sep 1879

On 3 September 1879, the British envoy in Kabul, Sir Louis Cavagnari, and his guards were killed in an uprising by Afghan soldiers and local residents. Image: Battle of Kandahar, 1880, by W. Skeoch Cumming. This image is in the public domain in the United States because its copyright has expired.

Articles

Zarena Aslami, “The Second Anglo-Afghan War, or The Return of the Uninvited”

Antoinette Burton, “On the First Anglo-Afghan War, 1839-42: Spectacle of Disaster”

Occupation of Kabul

8 Oct 1879

In retaliation for the deaths of Cavagnari and his guards, General Frederick Roberts occupied Kabul on 8 October 1879, destroying buildings and executing Afghans suspected of participating in the uprising. This is followed on 11 October 1879 by the abdication of Amir Yaqub Khan. Image: Battle of Kandahar, 1880, by W. Skeoch Cumming. This image is in the public domain in the United States because its copyright has expired.

Articles

Zarena Aslami, “The Second Anglo-Afghan War, or The Return of the Uninvited”

Antoinette Burton, “On the First Anglo-Afghan War, 1839-42: Spectacle of Disaster”

Kabul attacked

Dec 1879

In December 1879, Afghan troops attacked British-occupied Kabul. Image: Battle of Kandahar, 1880, by W. Skeoch Cumming. This image is in the public domain in the United States because its copyright has expired.

Articles

Zarena Aslami, “The Second Anglo-Afghan War, or The Return of the Uninvited”

Antoinette Burton, “On the First Anglo-Afghan War, 1839-42: Spectacle of Disaster”

Battle of Maiwand

27 Jul 1880

On 27 July 1880, Afghan forces led by Ayub Khan, Yaqub Kahn’s brother, outnumbered the British and Indian troops in the Battle of Maiwand and exacted high fatalities. Shortly thereafter, on 31 July 1880, Abdur Rahman became Amir of Afghanistan. Image: Battle of Kandahar, 1880, by W. Skeoch Cumming. This image is in the public domain in the United States because its copyright has expired.

Articles

Zarena Aslami, “The Second Anglo-Afghan War, or The Return of the Uninvited”

Antoinette Burton, “On the First Anglo-Afghan War, 1839-42: Spectacle of Disaster”

British leave Kabul

11 Aug 1880

On 11 August 1880, the British left Kabul. Image: Battle of Kandahar, 1880, by W. Skeoch Cumming. This image is in the public domain in the United States because its copyright has expired.

Articles

Zarena Aslami, “The Second Anglo-Afghan War, or The Return of the Uninvited”

Antoinette Burton, “On the First Anglo-Afghan War, 1839-42: Spectacle of Disaster”

Battle of Kandahar

1 Sep 1880

On 1 September 1880, General Roberts defeated Ayub Khan and his forces in the Battle of Kandahar. Image: Battle of Kandahar, 1880, by W. Skeoch Cumming. This image is in the public domain in the United States because its copyright has expired.

Articles

Zarena Aslami, “The Second Anglo-Afghan War, or The Return of the Uninvited”

Antoinette Burton, “On the First Anglo-Afghan War, 1839-42: Spectacle of Disaster”

End of 2nd Anglo-Afghan War

2 May 1881

23 May 1881 was the official end of the Second Anglo-Afghan War. Image: Battle of Kandahar, 1880, by W. Skeoch Cumming. This image is in the public domain in the United States because its copyright has expired.

Articles

Zarena Aslami, “The Second Anglo-Afghan War, or The Return of the Uninvited”

Antoinette Burton, “On the First Anglo-Afghan War, 1839-42: Spectacle of Disaster”

British troops sent to Afghanistan

Anglo-Afghan War

Army of the Indus crosses Bolan Pass

Kandahar taken by the British

Death of Ranjit Singh

Ghazni falls to British troops

British troops reach Kabul

Dost Mohammed surrenders

Burnes murdered in Afghanistan

MacNaghten murdered in Afghanistan

British withdraw from Kabul

Kabul retaken by British

British Army withdraws from Afghanistan

British invade Afghanistan

Anglo-Afghan War

Death of Sher Ali

Treaty of Gandamak

Kabul uprising

Occupation of Kabul

Kabul attacked

Battle of Maiwand

British leave Kabul

Battle of Kandahar

End of 2nd Anglo-Afghan War

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TimelineJS

Date	Event			Manage
10 Dec 1838	British troops sent to Afghanistan On 10 December 1838, British troops were sent out from Punjab to enter Afghanistan. Image: Detail: ‘Remnants of an Army’ by Elizabeth Butler portraying William Brydon arriving at the gates of Jalalabad as the only survivor of a 16,500 strong evacuation from Kabul in January 1842. Articles Antoinette Burton, “On the First Anglo-Afghan War, 1839-42: Spectacle of Disaster” Related Articles Zarena Aslami, “The Second Anglo-Afghan War, or The Return of the Uninvited”
1839 to 12 Oct 1842	Anglo-Afghan War Anglo-Afghan War. Though the British officially won the war, Afghanistan was hardly secure either during the occupation or in the decades that followed. In that sense, the first Anglo-Afghan war presaged a century of precarious imperial power on the frontier of the Raj. Image: Detail: ‘Remnants of an Army’ by Elizabeth Butler portraying William Brydon arriving at the gates of Jalalabad as the only survivor of a 16,500 strong evacuation from Kabul in January 1842. This image is in the public domain in the United States as its copyright has expired. Articles Antoinette Burton, “On the First Anglo-Afghan War, 1839-42: Spectacle of Disaster” Related Articles Zarena Aslami, “The Second Anglo-Afghan War, or The Return of the Uninvited”
10 Mar 1839	Army of the Indus crosses Bolan Pass On 10 March 1839, the army of the Indus headed over the Bolan Pass in the First Anglo-Afghan War. Image: Detail: ‘Remnants of an Army’ by Elizabeth Butler portraying William Brydon arriving at the gates of Jalalabad as the only survivor of a 16,500 strong evacuation from Kabul in January 1842. This image is in the public domain in the United States as its copyright has expired. Articles Antoinette Burton, “On the First Anglo-Afghan War, 1839-42: Spectacle of Disaster” Related Articles Zarena Aslami, “The Second Anglo-Afghan War, or The Return of the Uninvited”
Apr 1839	Kandahar taken by the British In April 1839, Kandahar was taken by the British in the First Anglo-Afghan War. Image: Detail: ‘Remnants of an Army’ by Elizabeth Butler portraying William Brydon arriving at the gates of Jalalabad as the only survivor of a 16,500 strong evacuation from Kabul in January 1842. This image is in the public domain in the United States as its copyright has expired. Articles Antoinette Burton, “On the First Anglo-Afghan War, 1839-42: Spectacle of Disaster” Related Articles Zarena Aslami, “The Second Anglo-Afghan War, or The Return of the Uninvited”
27 Jun 1839	Death of Ranjit Singh 27 June 1839 saw the death of Ranjit Singh. Image: Portrait of maharaja Ranjit Singh. This image is in the public domain in the United States as its copyright has expired. Articles Antoinette Burton, “On the First Anglo-Afghan War, 1839-42: Spectacle of Disaster” Related Articles Zarena Aslami, “The Second Anglo-Afghan War, or The Return of the Uninvited”
2 Jul 1839	Ghazni falls to British troops On 23 July 1839, Ghazni fell to British troops. Image: Detail: ‘Remnants of an Army’ by Elizabeth Butler portraying William Brydon arriving at the gates of Jalalabad as the only survivor of a 16,500 strong evacuation from Kabul in January 1842. This image is in the public domain in the United States as its copyright has expired. Articles Antoinette Burton, “On the First Anglo-Afghan War, 1839-42: Spectacle of Disaster” Related Articles Zarena Aslami, “The Second Anglo-Afghan War, or The Return of the Uninvited”
Dec 1839	British troops reach Kabul In December 1839, British troops reached Kabul. Image: Detail: ‘Remnants of an Army’ by Elizabeth Butler portraying William Brydon arriving at the gates of Jalalabad as the only survivor of a 16,500 strong evacuation from Kabul in January 1842. This image is in the public domain in the United States as its copyright has expired. Articles Antoinette Burton, “On the First Anglo-Afghan War, 1839-42: Spectacle of Disaster” Related Articles Zarena Aslami, “The Second Anglo-Afghan War, or The Return of the Uninvited”
Dec 1840	Dost Mohammed surrenders In December 1840, Dost Mohammed surrendered. Image: Detail: ‘Remnants of an Army’ by Elizabeth Butler portraying William Brydon arriving at the gates of Jalalabad as the only survivor of a 16,500 strong evacuation from Kabul in January 1842. This image is in the public domain in the United States as its copyright has expired. Articles Antoinette Burton, “On the First Anglo-Afghan War, 1839-42: Spectacle of Disaster” Related Articles Zarena Aslami, “The Second Anglo-Afghan War, or The Return of the Uninvited”
2 Nov 1841	Burnes murdered in Afghanistan On 2 November 1841, Alexander Burnes was murdered in Afghanistan. Image: Detail: ‘Remnants of an Army’ by Elizabeth Butler portraying William Brydon arriving at the gates of Jalalabad as the only survivor of a 16,500 strong evacuation from Kabul in January 1842. This image is in the public domain in the United States as its copyright has expired. Articles Antoinette Burton, “On the First Anglo-Afghan War, 1839-42: Spectacle of Disaster” Related Articles Zarena Aslami, “The Second Anglo-Afghan War, or The Return of the Uninvited”
2 Dec 1841	MacNaghten murdered in Afghanistan On 23 December 1841, William MacNaghten was murdered in Afghanistan. Image: Detail: ‘Remnants of an Army’ by Elizabeth Butler portraying William Brydon arriving at the gates of Jalalabad as the only survivor of a 16,500 strong evacuation from Kabul in January 1842. This image is in the public domain in the United States as its copyright has expired. Articles Antoinette Burton, “On the First Anglo-Afghan War, 1839-42: Spectacle of Disaster” Related Articles Zarena Aslami, “The Second Anglo-Afghan War, or The Return of the Uninvited”
6 Jan 1842	British withdraw from Kabul On 6 January 1842, the British withdrew from Kabul, followed by an ambush and massacre. Image: Detail: ‘Remnants of an Army’ by Elizabeth Butler portraying William Brydon arriving at the gates of Jalalabad as the only survivor of a 16,500 strong evacuation from Kabul in January 1842. This image is in the public domain in the United States as its copyright has expired. Articles Antoinette Burton, “On the First Anglo-Afghan War, 1839-42: Spectacle of Disaster” Related Articles Zarena Aslami, “The Second Anglo-Afghan War, or The Return of the Uninvited”
15 Sep 1842	Kabul retaken by British On 15 September 1842, Kabul was retaken by the British, followed by reprisals and destruction. Image: Detail: ‘Remnants of an Army’ by Elizabeth Butler portraying William Brydon arriving at the gates of Jalalabad as the only survivor of a 16,500 strong evacuation from Kabul in January 1842. This image is in the public domain in the United States as its copyright has expired. Articles Antoinette Burton, “On the First Anglo-Afghan War, 1839-42: Spectacle of Disaster” Related Articles Zarena Aslami, “The Second Anglo-Afghan War, or The Return of the Uninvited”
12 Oct 1842	British Army withdraws from Afghanistan On 12 October 1842, the British Army withdrew from Afghanistan, ending the First Anglo-Afghan War. Image: Detail: ‘Remnants of an Army’ by Elizabeth Butler portraying William Brydon arriving at the gates of Jalalabad as the only survivor of a 16,500 strong evacuation from Kabul in January 1842. This image is in the public domain in the United States as its copyright has expired. Articles Antoinette Burton, “On the First Anglo-Afghan War, 1839-42: Spectacle of Disaster” Related Articles Zarena Aslami, “The Second Anglo-Afghan War, or The Return of the Uninvited”
Nov 1878	British invade Afghanistan In November 1878, the British invaded Afghanistan. In response to a Russian delegate’s forcing himself into Kabul, the British send their own uninvited agent to Kabul, who is refused entry. In response, the British invade Afghanistan, starting the Second Anglo-Afghan War. Image: Battle of Kandahar, 1880, by W. Skeoch Cumming. This image is in the public domain in the United States because its copyright has expired. Articles Zarena Aslami, “The Second Anglo-Afghan War, or The Return of the Uninvited” Related Articles Antoinette Burton, “On the First Anglo-Afghan War, 1839-42: Spectacle of Disaster”
Nov 1878 to 2 May 1881	Anglo-Afghan War The Second Anglo-Afghan War grew out of longstanding tensions between Russia and Britain over Britain’s prized colonial possession of India. It lasted from November 1878 to May 1881. Image: Battle of Kandahar, 1880, by W. Skeoch Cumming. This image is in the public domain in the United States because its copyright has expired. Articles Zarena Aslami, “The Second Anglo-Afghan War, or The Return of the Uninvited” Related Articles Antoinette Burton, “On the First Anglo-Afghan War, 1839-42: Spectacle of Disaster”
21 Feb 1879	Death of Sher Ali On 21 February 1879, death of Sher Ali, Amir of Afghanistan. Succeeded by his son Yaqub Khan. Image: Photo of Mohammad Yaqub Khan, Emir of Afganistan. This image is in the public domain in the United States because its copyright has expired. Articles Zarena Aslami, “The Second Anglo-Afghan War, or The Return of the Uninvited” Related Articles Antoinette Burton, “On the First Anglo-Afghan War, 1839-42: Spectacle of Disaster”
26 May 1879	Treaty of Gandamak On 26 May 1879, the Treaty of Gandamak was signed by Afghanistan and Britain. The treaty signed over formerly Afghan territories, like the Khyber Pass, to India; allowed a British mission to be permanently stationed in Afghanistan; established British control of Afghan foreign policy; and opened up Afghanistan to free trade with India. In exchange, formerly occupied territories were returned to Amir Yaqub Khan and he and his heirs were granted a subsidy. Image: Photo of Mohammad Yaqub Khan, Emir of Afganistan. This image is in the public domain in the United States because its copyright has expired. Articles Zarena Aslami, “The Second Anglo-Afghan War, or The Return of the Uninvited” Related Articles Antoinette Burton, “On the First Anglo-Afghan War, 1839-42: Spectacle of Disaster”
Sep 1879	Kabul uprising On 3 September 1879, the British envoy in Kabul, Sir Louis Cavagnari, and his guards were killed in an uprising by Afghan soldiers and local residents. Image: Battle of Kandahar, 1880, by W. Skeoch Cumming. This image is in the public domain in the United States because its copyright has expired. Articles Zarena Aslami, “The Second Anglo-Afghan War, or The Return of the Uninvited” Related Articles Antoinette Burton, “On the First Anglo-Afghan War, 1839-42: Spectacle of Disaster”
8 Oct 1879	Occupation of Kabul In retaliation for the deaths of Cavagnari and his guards, General Frederick Roberts occupied Kabul on 8 October 1879, destroying buildings and executing Afghans suspected of participating in the uprising. This is followed on 11 October 1879 by the abdication of Amir Yaqub Khan. Image: Battle of Kandahar, 1880, by W. Skeoch Cumming. This image is in the public domain in the United States because its copyright has expired. Articles Zarena Aslami, “The Second Anglo-Afghan War, or The Return of the Uninvited” Related Articles Antoinette Burton, “On the First Anglo-Afghan War, 1839-42: Spectacle of Disaster”
Dec 1879	Kabul attacked In December 1879, Afghan troops attacked British-occupied Kabul. Image: Battle of Kandahar, 1880, by W. Skeoch Cumming. This image is in the public domain in the United States because its copyright has expired. Articles Zarena Aslami, “The Second Anglo-Afghan War, or The Return of the Uninvited” Related Articles Antoinette Burton, “On the First Anglo-Afghan War, 1839-42: Spectacle of Disaster”
27 Jul 1880	Battle of Maiwand On 27 July 1880, Afghan forces led by Ayub Khan, Yaqub Kahn’s brother, outnumbered the British and Indian troops in the Battle of Maiwand and exacted high fatalities. Shortly thereafter, on 31 July 1880, Abdur Rahman became Amir of Afghanistan. Image: Battle of Kandahar, 1880, by W. Skeoch Cumming. This image is in the public domain in the United States because its copyright has expired. Articles Zarena Aslami, “The Second Anglo-Afghan War, or The Return of the Uninvited” Related Articles Antoinette Burton, “On the First Anglo-Afghan War, 1839-42: Spectacle of Disaster”
11 Aug 1880	British leave Kabul On 11 August 1880, the British left Kabul. Image: Battle of Kandahar, 1880, by W. Skeoch Cumming. This image is in the public domain in the United States because its copyright has expired. Articles Zarena Aslami, “The Second Anglo-Afghan War, or The Return of the Uninvited” Related Articles Antoinette Burton, “On the First Anglo-Afghan War, 1839-42: Spectacle of Disaster”
1 Sep 1880	Battle of Kandahar On 1 September 1880, General Roberts defeated Ayub Khan and his forces in the Battle of Kandahar. Image: Battle of Kandahar, 1880, by W. Skeoch Cumming. This image is in the public domain in the United States because its copyright has expired. Articles Zarena Aslami, “The Second Anglo-Afghan War, or The Return of the Uninvited” Related Articles Antoinette Burton, “On the First Anglo-Afghan War, 1839-42: Spectacle of Disaster”
2 May 1881	End of 2nd Anglo-Afghan War 23 May 1881 was the official end of the Second Anglo-Afghan War. Image: Battle of Kandahar, 1880, by W. Skeoch Cumming. This image is in the public domain in the United States because its copyright has expired. Articles Zarena Aslami, “The Second Anglo-Afghan War, or The Return of the Uninvited” Related Articles Antoinette Burton, “On the First Anglo-Afghan War, 1839-42: Spectacle of Disaster”

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British troops sent to Afghanistan

10 Dec 1838

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Anglo-Afghan War

1839 to 12 Oct 1842

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Army of the Indus crosses Bolan Pass

10 Mar 1839

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Kandahar taken by the British

Apr 1839

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Death of Ranjit Singh

27 Jun 1839

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Ghazni falls to British troops

2 Jul 1839

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British troops reach Kabul

Dec 1839

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Dost Mohammed surrenders

Dec 1840

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Burnes murdered in Afghanistan

2 Nov 1841

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MacNaghten murdered in Afghanistan

2 Dec 1841

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British withdraw from Kabul

6 Jan 1842

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