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Afghanistan was created in the 19th century as a buffer between Russian and British spheres of influence?
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When were 19th century British battles in Afghanistan?
The battle between the British and the Afghanistan army began in 1842. After the British were defeated overwhelmingly, the British pulled out.
Was Afghanistan a colony at one time?
There were attempts by the British to Colonize Afghanistan between 1839-1842. The Afghans soundly defeated the British Army in 1842 and let go of one survivor: Dr. William Brydon to be a witness to the British. The British then tried to set up a system where Afghans were in charge of their internal affairs while the British exerted influence over Afghanistan's external affairs - not making the soviet Union very happy.
What is the border separating Afghanistan and Pakistan called?
The British-made border between Afghanistan and Pakistan is called the DURAND LINE. The border was set by an agreement signed in 1893 between Sir Mortimer Durand, the Foreign Secretary of British India and Amir Abdur Rahman Khan in Kabul (King of Afghanistan).
Why is Afghanistan considered a Buffer State?
A buffer state is a country lying between two rival or potentially hostile greater powers, which by its sheer existence is thought to prevent conflict between them.Afghanistan was a buffer-state between the British Empire (which ruled much of South Asia) and Russian Empire (which ruled much of Central Asia) during the Anglo-Russian conflicts in Asia during the 19th century.
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