Restoration
British forces restore Shah Shuja to the throne during the First Anglo-Afghan War.
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1839 in Afghanistan
Explore 3 historical events and records for Afghanistan in 1839.
Historical records for Afghanistan in 1839
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Invasion of Afghanistan
The official British position that their troops were merely supporting Shah Shujas small army in retaking what was once his throne was generally seen (at the time, as well as now) as pretext for incorporating Afghanistan into the British empire. The British denied that they were invading Afghanistan, instead claiming they were merely supporting its legitimate Shuja Government "against foreign interference and factious opposition"
Restoration
Restored as Amir of Afghanistan
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