Second Anglo-Afghan War

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:war
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Monarch
gptkbp:aftermath Legacy of conflict in the region
Rise of local warlords
British control over Afghanistan
Establishment of a protectorate over Afghanistan
Increased British influence in Afghanistan
Continued instability in Afghanistan
Formation of the Durand Line
Increased British control over Afghan foreign policy
gptkbp:casualties approximately 20,000
60,000 British and Indian troops
Afghan casualties estimated 20,000
British casualties approximately 6,000
gptkbp:caused_by British interest in Afghanistan
gptkbp:combatant gptkb:Afghan_forces
gptkb:British_Empire
gptkbp:community_impact Long-term instability in the region
Increased Russian interest in Afghanistan
Shift in power dynamics in Central Asia
gptkbp:conflict Capture of Kabul
Defeat of Afghan forces at Kandahar
Withdrawal of British troops
gptkbp:cultural_impact Influence on British literature
Representation in art
Portrayal in films and documentaries
Impact on British public opinion
Legacy in Afghan history
gptkbp:date 1878-1880
gptkbp:debut_year 1878
gptkbp:diplomatic_relations gptkb:Treaty_of_Gandamak
Establishment of a buffer state
Recognition of Afghan independence
gptkbp:economic_impact Impact on trade routes
Influence on regional economies
Increased military spending by Britain
gptkbp:end_date 1880
gptkbp:ends_at 1880
gptkbp:famous_quote “ The Afghan War is a war of conquest”
gptkbp:fought_in gptkb:Battle_of_Kabul
gptkb:Battle_of_the_Kabul_River
gptkb:Battle_of_Peiwar_Kotal
gptkb:Battle_of_Sherpur
gptkb:Battle_of_Maiwand
gptkb:Battle_of_Ghazni
gptkb:Battle_of_Charasiab
gptkb:Battle_of_Ahmed_Khel
gptkb:Battle_of_Kandahar
gptkb:Battle_of_Kabul_(1879)
gptkbp:historical_significance Impact on British imperial policy
Influence on Afghan nationalism
Prelude to future conflicts in the region
Influenced future British military strategy in India
Increased tensions between Britain and Russia
Contributed to the rise of Afghan nationalism
Established British influence in Afghanistan
Led to the establishment of a protectorate over Afghanistan
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Second Anglo-Afghan War
gptkbp:is_aimed_at Afghan hostility
gptkbp:key_figures gptkb:Abdur_Rahman_Khan
gptkb:General_Roberts
gptkb:Lord_Lytton
gptkb:Lord_Roberts
gptkb:Sher_Ali_Khan
General Burrows
gptkbp:launch_date 1878
gptkbp:launched 1878
gptkbp:legacy Lessons learned for future military engagements
Impact on British military strategy
Continued conflict in Afghanistan
Influence on modern Afghan politics
Historical grievances between Britain and Afghanistan
gptkbp:location gptkb:Politician
gptkbp:military_strategy Invasion of Afghanistan
gptkbp:military_technology gptkb:military_unit
Machine guns
Rifles
gptkbp:notable_battle gptkb:Battle_of_Sherpur
gptkb:Battle_of_Maiwand
gptkb:Battle_of_Ahmed_Khel
gptkb:Battle_of_Kandahar
gptkbp:notable_event gptkb:Battle_of_Maiwand
gptkbp:notable_person gptkb:General_Roberts
gptkb:Lord_Lytton
gptkb:Sher_Ali_Khan
General Burrows
gptkbp:occurs_in 1878-1880
gptkbp:outcome British victory
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Afghan-British_Wars
gptkb:Anglo-Afghan_Wars
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:First_Anglo-Afghan_War
gptkbp:production_years 1880
gptkbp:result British victory
gptkbp:resulted_in gptkb:Treaty_of_Gandamak
gptkbp:significant_event gptkb:Siege_of_the_Sherpur_Cantonment
Capture of Kabul
Retreat from Kabul
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Third_Anglo-Afghan_War