Anglo-Afghan War

The Anglo-Afghan Wars were a series of conflicts between Britain and Afghanistan in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, primarily driven by imperial interests. The First Anglo-Afghan War (1839-1842) aimed to establish a British-friendly government, but it ended in disaster for British forces. The Second War (1878-1880) resulted from fears of Russian influence in Afghanistan but also faced challenges, leading to a temporary British control. Ultimately, these wars highlighted the difficulties of foreign intervention in Afghanistan and shaped future relations between the two nations. The wars underscored the complexity of Afghanistan's geopolitical significance.