First Anglo-Afghan War 1838-1842: William McNaghten
First Anglo-Afghan War 1838-1842: William McNaghten (1793-1841) British diplomat, orientalist and colonial administrator; instigated interventionist policy in Afghanistan. Captured and killed while attempting arrangements for withdrawal of British troops from Cabul (Kabul) December 1841. Wood engraving c 1885
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13903722
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World History Archive / Mary Evans Picture Library
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World History Archive
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1838-1842 1841 Administrator Afghanistan Anglo-afghan Arrangements Attempting Cabul Imperialism Instigated Kabul Orientalist Withdrawal
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