📜 Treaty of Gandamak (1879) | Turning Point in the Second Anglo–Afghan War | UPSC Modern History

📜 Treaty of Gandamak (1879) | Turning Point in the Second Anglo–Afghan War | UPSC Modern History

📝 Description:
The Treaty of Gandamak (1879) was a crucial agreement signed between Yakub Khan of Afghanistan and Sir Louis Cavagnari representing the British Empire.
It marked the end of the First Phase of the Second Anglo–Afghan War and made Afghanistan a British protectorate, giving Britain control over its foreign affairs.

📚 In this short, learn:

Background of the Second Anglo–Afghan War

Key terms of the Treaty of Gandamak

Its impact on British–Afghan relations and India’s frontier policy

Perfect for: UPSC Prelims & Mains | GS Paper 1 | Modern History | International Relations

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