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1878 in Afghanistan

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Historical records for Afghanistan in 1878

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1878

British Mission

Khan, Sher Ali · Kabul · Amir of Afghanistan · Government / Government of Afghanistan

Sher Ali refuses an uninvited British diplomatic mission, contributing to the Second Anglo-Afghan War.

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