21 February 1879SuccessionMohammad Yaqub Khan
Yaqub Khan becomes amir after the death of Sher Ali.
Historical records for Afghanistan in 1879, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Yaqub Khan becomes amir after the death of Sher Ali.
Yaqub Khan signs the Treaty of Gandamak, accepting British control over Afghan foreign relations.
Yaqub Khan abdicates after the killing of the British envoy and renewed war.
Under the Treaty of Gandamak with Afghanistan Britain occupies the Khyber Pass
Succeeds as Amir of Afghanistan
Under the Treaty of Gandamak with Afghanistan Britain occupies the Khyber Pass
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