Dost Mohammad Khan Biography and Timeline

Government of Kabul

Dost Mohammad Khan gains control of Kabul and establishes Barakzai rule.

Role range: 1826-1839

Dost Mohammad Assumes Kabul Control

Dost Mohammad Khan consolidates power in Kabul, laying foundations for his rule over Afghanistan.

Amir of Afghanistan

Dost Mohammad adopts the title amir while strengthening his authority around Kabul.

Role range: 1826-1839

Battle of Jamrud

Afghan forces challenge Sikh control near the Khyber Pass and kill commander Hari Singh Nalwa.

Role range: 1826-1839

British Ultimatum

Dost Mohammad rejects British demands that would limit his diplomacy with Russia and Persia.

Role range: 1826-1839

Restoration

Dost Mohammad returns to Kabul and resumes rule after British forces withdraw.

Role range: 1843-1863

Dost Mohammad Restored In Kabul

Dost Mohammad Khan returns to power after the British end their occupation and abandon their earlier intervention.

Treaty of Peshawar

Dost Mohammad signs a treaty of peace and friendship with British India.

Role range: 1843-1863

Dost Mohammad Authorizes Treaty Envoy

The emir empowers his son Ghulam Haidar to negotiate an agreement with British India.

Dost Mohammad Establishes Formal Peace

The 1855 treaty restores official peace and friendship between Dost Mohammad and the East India Company.

Afghan Emir Gains Territorial Assurance

The agreement commits British India to respect the territories already held by Dost Mohammad.

Emir Undertakes Noninterference Pledge

Dost Mohammad agrees that his government will not interfere with territories controlled by the East India Company.

Dost Mohammad Binds His Heirs

The treaty extends commitments of friendship and restraint to the emir's successors.

Afghan Government Reassesses British Relations

Dost Mohammad's acceptance of the treaty reflects a pragmatic shift toward cooperation with British India.

Emir Welcomes British Diplomatic Recognition

Dost Mohammad gains official acceptance of his existing possessions from the government of British India.

Anglo-Afghan Alliance

A supplementary treaty provides British financial and military support during the war with Persia.

Role range: 1843-1863

Dost Mohammad Campaigns Toward Herat

Dost Mohammad Khan launches a campaign to bring Herat under the control of his Afghan emirate.

Afghan Forces Besiege Herat

Dost Mohammad's forces encircle Herat and pursue a protracted siege.

Capture of Herat

Dost Mohammad captures Herat and reunifies most of Afghanistan under his government.

Role range: 1843-1863

Death of Dost Mohammad Khan

Dost Mohammad dies shortly after securing Herat.

Role range: 1843-1863

Dost Mohammad Captures Herat

The Afghan emir captures Herat in 1863, bringing the city under his rule shortly before his death.

Dost Mohammad Dies Near Herat

Dost Mohammad Khan dies soon after the capture of Herat, leaving succession disputes to his heirs.