Second Anglo-Afghan Treaty (1857)
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The Second Anglo-Afghan Treaty was signed in 1857, prior to the Indian Rebellion of 1857. This treaty saw significant gains for Dost Mohammad Khan. Following the signing of the treaty, Dost Mohammad Khan was pressured after the Sepoy Mutiny was began in India. This was emphasized internally from the Ulama, and Afghan chiefs, while externally, Bukhara threatened conflict with Dost Mohammad if he did not declare war on the British.
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Type | Bilateral Treaty |
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Signed | 1857 (1857) |
Location | Jamrud, East India Company (now Pakistan) |
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