1608: 4/4 The long, long Anglo-Afghan war. Anatol Lieven @QuincyInst, Georgetown University @LievenAnatol - a podcast by John Batchelor

Photo:  In 1893, Mortimer Durand was despatched to Kabul by British India to sign an agreement with Rahman for fixing the limits of their respective spheres of influence as well as improving diplomatic relations and trade. On November 12, 1893, the Durand Line Agreement was reached. leading to the creation of a new North-West Frontier Province. Here:  Sir Henry Mortimer Durand, British diplomat and civil servant of colonial British India. The Durand Line is named in his honour.



4/4  The long, long Anglo-Afghan war. 



Anatol Lieven @QuincyInst, Georgetown University @LievenAnatol