The Second Anglo-Afghan War began when British Indian forces invaded Afghanistan after the emir, Sher Ali Khan, refused to accept a British mission and instead received a Russian one, part of the rivalry between Britain and Russia known as the Great Game. The British won early victories, and the Treaty of Gandamak gave Britain control of Afghan foreign policy. In 1879 the British envoy Louis Cavagnari and his staff were killed in Kabul, and fighting resumed. A British brigade was defeated at Maiwand in 1880, but General Roberts's march from Kabul to Kandahar led to a victory. Abdur Rahman Khan was recognized as emir, and Britain withdrew its troops while keeping control of foreign affairs.
Before and after
- 1878Discovery of holmium
- 1878Discovery of ytterbium
- 1878Founding of Manchester United F.C.
- 1878Founding of West Bromwich Albion F.C.
- from 1878 to 1880Second Anglo-Afghan War
- 1878Founding of Everton F.C.
- 3 March 1878Treaty of San Stefano
- 10 May 1878Birth of Gustav Stresemann
- from 13 June 1878 to 13 July 1878Congress of Berlin
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