1907 ⟶ Anglo-Russian Convention Ends the Great Game

August 31: The Anglo-Russian Convention bring an end to the ...
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🛡️ Russian Annexation of Crimea

Russian Empire annexes the Crimean Khanate.⟶
Russian Annexation of Crimea (1783)
ImperialismExpansionismGeopoliticsRussian EmpireOttoman EmpireAnnexationCatherine the Great
RussiaRussia

🗺️ Anglo-Russian Rivalry in Afghanistan Begins

Anglo-Russian rivalry over Afghanistan, the Great Game, commences and concludes in 1895.⟶
Anglo-Russian Rivalry in Afghanistan Begins (1830)
Great GameImperialismGeopoliticsColonialismBritish EmpireRussian EmpireDiplomacy
United KingdomUnited KingdomRussiaRussiaAfghanistanAfghanistan

👑 Burma Annexed into the British Empire

Burma is presented to Queen Victoria as a birthday gift.⟶
Burma Annexed into the British Empire (1886)
British EmpireColonialismImperialismQueen VictoriaAnnexationExpansionismPolitical History
United KingdomUnited Kingdom

🇬🇧 British Annexation of Balochistan

The British Empire takes over Balochistan.⟶
British Annexation of Balochistan (1887)
British EmpireImperialismColonialismGeopoliticsAnnexationGreat Game
PakistanPakistanUnited KingdomUnited KingdomIranIranAfghanistanAfghanistan

🤝 Anglo-Russian Convention Ends the Great Game

August 31: The Anglo-Russian Convention bring an end to the Great Game in Central Asia.⟶
Anglo-Russian Convention Ends the Great Game (1907)
ImperialismGreat GameGeopoliticsBritish EmpireRussian EmpireDiplomacyColonialism
United KingdomUnited KingdomRussiaRussiaAfghanistanAfghanistanIranIran

🤝 Anglo-Siamese Treaty Signed

March 10: Anglo-Siamese Treaty of 1909 signed (effective on July 9).⟶
Anglo-Siamese Treaty Signed (1909)
TreatyColonialismBritish EmpireThailandImperialismPolitical Agreements
United KingdomUnited KingdomThailandThailand