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August
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Afghanistan declares independence from Britain |
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Afghanistan was never completely under the control of any colonial power, although various states vied for dominance in the region. Twice British forces invaded Afghanistan but, failing to defeat popular resistance, were forced to withdraw. They did however gain control of Afghanistan's foreign relations during the reign of Abd al-Rahman (r. 1880-1901). On this day, however, after the Third Anglo-Afghan War was concluded with the Treaty of Rawalpindi, Afghanistan formally declared political independence from Britain. |
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