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The position of Dost Mohammad Barakzai is …
Years: 1826 - 1826
The position of Dost Mohammad Barakzai is secure after he assumes the title of Amir al-mu' minin (commander of the faithful).
In 1826 at Kabul, he decides to recover Peshawar from the Sikhs.
With Great Britain and Russia maneuvering for influence in Afghanistan, Dost Mohammad is forced to balance his nation between the two great powers.
He also seeks to recover territory lost from the central government's control during the civil war.
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- Russian Empire
- Durrani Empire
- Sikh Empire
- Britain (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland)
- Afghanistan (fragmented)
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Years: 1826 - 1826
Locations
People
Groups
- Russian Empire
- Durrani Empire
- Sikh Empire
- Britain (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland)
- Afghanistan (fragmented)
Topics
Commodoties
Subjects
Regions
Subregions