‘Affairs of Afghanistan’

Title:

‘Affairs of Afghanistan’

Date:

1841/1841

Description:

Abstract: Enclosure nos. 2-161 to a despatch from the Secret Department, Government of India, dated 20 August 1841. The enclosures are dated 5 June-20 August 1841, and contain for reference material dated 5 September 1840-4 June 1841.The enclosures consist of copies of correspondence relating to the First Anglo-Afghan War and other events in Afghanistan, including:A peace treaty between the Wali of Khooloom [Kholm] and the King of Bokhara [Bukhara], including the territory of Balkh being returned to BokharaA mission to Turkestan by Captain Arthur ConollyContinued Persian [Iranian] claims over Herat, and British considerations for how to prevent another attempt by Persia [Iran] to invade HeratWithdrawal of the Herat Mission and arrangements for the redeployment of its membersBuilding works on fortifications at Cabool [Kabul], Candahar [Kandahar], Kelat-i-Ghilzye [Qalat-e Gilzay] and elsewhereA rebellion at Ghirishk [Grishk] by Akhtar Khan [Akhtar Khān ‘Alīzī, Chief of Zamindawar].The enclosures include a map of a proposed site for new public buildings at Candahar (f 97) and plans for new Indian Army barracks at Candahar (f 97v) and Cabool (f 316).The primary correspondents are: the British Envoy and Minister, Cabool; the Political Agent, Candahar; Yar Mahomed Khan [Yār Muḥammad Khān ‘Alī Kūzāy], Vuzeer [Vizier] of Herat; the Government of India; and various Indian Army officers.Physical description: 1 item (395 folios)

Language:

English

Type:

Archival item

Type (Narrower):

Other Texts

Type (Broader):

Text

Subject:

Personnel
Fortifications
Territorial disputes
Emir of Bukhara

Geographic region:

Afghanistan

Rights:

غير معروف

Identifier:

81055/vdc_100133638563.0x000001_ar
81055/vdc_100133638563.0x000001_en
IOR/L/PS/5/160, ff 3-397
IOR/L/PS/5/160, ff 3-397

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