Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

John Keane Biography and Timeline

Follow John Keane through 3 dated historical records for Great Britain.

John Keane, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

3Distinct records
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1838–1839Years on this page

1838

Invasion of Afghanistan

Punjab · Warfare / Anglo-Afghan War, 1st

An army of 21,000 British and Indian troops under the command of Sir John Keane (subsequently replaced by Sir Willoughby Cotton and then by William Elphinstone) set out from Punjab in December 1838

Role range: 1839-1842 – 1835-1841

1839

Invasion of Afghanistan

Quetta · Warfare / Anglo-Afghan War, 1st

By late March 1839, the British forces had reached Quetta, crossed the Bolan Pass and begun their march to Kabul

Role range: 1839-1842

Invasion of Afghanistan

Kandahar · Warfare / Anglo-Afghan War, 1st

Kandahar is captured

Role range: 1839-1842

Records, sources and methodology

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