1st Anglo-Afghan war (1 Sept 1839 Jahr – 1 Jul 1842 Jahr)

Beschreibung:

- Due to the forward policy of Auckland
- Dost Mohammed surrendered in 1840, and Shah Shuja was made governor of Afghanistan, but Shah Shuja was unacceptable tothe Afghans

- In the end British retreated from Kabul and Dost Mohammed was reinstated. This war cost India 1.5 cr and 20,000 men leading to frustration which resulted in forceful and inhuman annexation of Sindh

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