Kabul Garrison Faces Uprising
William Elphinstone commands British forces in Kabul as a major Afghan uprising threatens the occupation.
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William Elphinstone Biography and Timeline
Follow William Elphinstone through 3 dated historical records for Great Britain.
William Elphinstone, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1841–1842Years on this page
1841
British Cantonments Become Isolated
Elphinstone's force is increasingly exposed as Afghan fighters cut communications and supplies around Kabul.
1842
British Army Evacuates Kabul
Elphinstone's garrison leaves Kabul in January 1842 under an agreement that fails to ensure safe passage.
Records, sources and methodology
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