During the British Empire, Afghanistan primarily exported a variety of goods, including opium, fruits such as pomegranates and melons, and textiles like carpets and shawls. The region was also known for its precious stones, particularly lapis lazuli. Additionally, Afghanistan's strategic location made it a crucial trade corridor, facilitating the exchange of goods between the British Indian Empire and Central Asia.
The British Empire
Not currently. New Imperialism was a policy of the British Empire from the early 1800s to the early 1900s. The British Empire set up many colonies throughout Africa during that time.
At the time of the British Empire, Pakistan didn't exist. It was part of the Indian Empire which was part of the British Empire. When independence came in 1947, the country was split into India (mostly Hindus), Pakistan (mostly Muslims), and East Pakistan (mostly Muslims and now called Bangladesh).
No. It was part of the Ottoman Empire until 1911 when it became part of the Italian Empire. After WW2 it was a sovereign state. However, following Italy's defeat in WW2 - this was, for a time, under British Control.
About 50 countries were part of the British Empire. The rest of today's modern countries either didn't exist at the time or were in a different Empire. Some were even independent.
The British Empire
Persian, which at the time was ruled by Afghanistan and the king was Nadir Shah.
He didn't. The largest empire was the British empire. By the time the British empire was in existence, Octavian, an Ancient Roman, was long dead.
first Afghanistan used to be peaceful and lovely then suddenly Russians came and fought against Afghanistan for ten years and Afghanistan fought back so this time afghanistam succeeded then talibans came the Americans cames now America is still there in Afghanistan
Not currently. New Imperialism was a policy of the British Empire from the early 1800s to the early 1900s. The British Empire set up many colonies throughout Africa during that 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.
Yes, at that point in time the british empires was fighting aliens and sea monsters!
At one time some of the countries in Africa were part of the British empire. Now they are independent, but some are members of the Commonwealth of Nations, an organisation that has some of the old British empire countries as members.
The time in Afghanistan is always UTC+4:30 (Afghanistan Time; AFT).
British soldiers have been present in the war in Afghanistan since 2003. British Prime Minister at the time Tony Blair sent them there and current Prime Minister David Cameron says they'll be home within the next two years.
At the time of the British Empire, Pakistan didn't exist. It was part of the Indian Empire which was part of the British Empire. When independence came in 1947, the country was split into India (mostly Hindus), Pakistan (mostly Muslims), and East Pakistan (mostly Muslims and now called Bangladesh).
The biggest threat was Napoleon, a long time enemy of the British Empire, who threatened to invade, but was finally defeated in 1815.