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Afghan-British War, Second (1878 - 1880)
 
Date(s):   1878 - 1880
 
Description:  
      The British invaded Afghanistan in November 1878 because the emir, Sher Ali (1825-1879) negotiated with the Russians and refused to negotiate with the British. The British left the country after their victory at Kandahar.
 
Principal Battles:  
     
1878  Peiwar Kotal (2 Dec 1878)    
1880  Maiwand (27 Jul 1880)    
1880  Kandahar (1 Sep 1880)    


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