1830 ⟶ Anglo-Russian Rivalry in Afghanistan Begins

Anglo-Russian rivalry over Afghanistan, the Great Game, comm...
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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

⚔️ Anglo-Afghan Wars and Durand Line Establishment Begins

1839–1919: Anglo-Afghan Wars lead to stalemate and the establishment of the Durand line.⟶
Anglo-Afghan Wars and Durand Line Establishment Begins (1839)
ImperialismColonialismBritish EmpireGeopoliticsMilitary ConflictBorder Disputes
AfghanistanAfghanistanUnited 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