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70 Moments
1960
Hippie Trail's magnet for Europeans and Americans on their travels.
1955
1923
Habibullah Khan implemented a new constitution in Afghanistan.
1919
Treaty of Rawalpindi grants Afghanistan full independence from British influence.
1893
The Durand Line Agreement: Border establishment between British India and Afghanistan.
1880
British troops defeated in Battle of Maiwand during Second Anglo-Afghan War by Afghan forces.
Abdur Rahman Khan's rule launches Barakzai dynasty period in Afghanistan.
1879
Treaty solidifies British dominance over Afghan diplomatic matters through Gandamak agreement.
1842
British-Indian army massacred by Afghans during retreat after military defeat in Afghanistan campaign.
Political turmoil after Shuja Shah Durrani's assassination leads to power struggle in Afghanistan.
1838
Siege of Herat: History of strategic battles and resistance against external forces in Afghanistan.
First Anglo-Afghan War: British military intervention and failed attempt to control South Asia.
1823
Battle of Nowshera: Sikh Khalsa victory over Durrani forces, capturing Peshawar Valley in historical battle.
1819
Battle of Shopian: Sikh Khalsa Army defeats Durrani force, annexes Kashmir into Sikh Empire.
1772
Timur Shah Durrani succeeds Ahmad Shah Durrani as ruler in Afghanistan.
1747
Ahmad Shah Durrani establishes Durrani Empire and becomes Emir, shaping Afghan history.
1729
Battle of Damghan in 1729
1595
Safavid Empire's conquest of Kandahar strengthens its influence in the region.
1545
Safavid Empire seizes Herat from the Mughals in a military conquest.
1530
Babur dies, Humayun becomes Mughal Emperor.
1405
Timurid Empire under Shah Rukh makes Herat capital, establishing a powerful empire in region.
1398
Timur's brutal invasion: devastation and casualties in history recounted.
1381
Conflict between Timurids and Kartids in the Battle of Herat shapes regional power dynamics.
1370
The Rise of the Timurid Empire under Timur, also known as Tamerlane.
1219
Mongols conquer Khwarezmian Empire in Battle of Parwan, asserting dominance in the region.
1215
Rise of Khalji tribe establishes new dynasty in the region's history.
1206
Establishment of Delhi Sultanate in control of some territories beyond its borders.
1186
Ghurid dynasty's rule over the region leads to stability and influence.
1157
Fall of Sultan Sanjar and the Great Seljuk Empire power shift and fragmentation.
1030