Sher Ali Khan

Sher Ali Khan was a prominent Afghan leader who served as the Amir (or ruler) of Afghanistan from 1863 to 1879. He played a crucial role during a tumultuous period marked by British colonial interests in India. His reign was characterized by efforts to modernize the Afghan military and administration, as well as to maintain Afghanistan’s independence amid external pressures. Sher Ali Khan navigated complex relationships with Britain and Russia, culminating in the Second Anglo-Afghan War, which ultimately led to his downfall and the loss of Afghan sovereignty to British influence. He is often remembered for his strong nationalist stance.