Succession
Yaqub Khan becomes amir after the death of Sher Ali.
Permanent historical records · Updated 2026-11-03
1879 in Afghanistan
Explore 6 historical events and records for Afghanistan in 1879.
Historical records for Afghanistan in 1879
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February
May
Treaty of Gandamak
Yaqub Khan signs the Treaty of Gandamak, accepting British control over Afghan foreign relations.
October
Abdication
Yaqub Khan abdicates after the killing of the British envoy and renewed war.
Other events (month unknown)
Capture of Khyber Pass
Under the Treaty of Gandamak with Afghanistan Britain occupies the Khyber Pass
Succession
Succeeds as Amir of Afghanistan
Treaty of Gandamak
Under the Treaty of Gandamak with Afghanistan Britain occupies the Khyber Pass
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