jan 2, 1856 - Anglo-Persian war

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(1856-1857)
War between the British Empire, ally of Dost Mohammad Khan and Persia of Nasseredin Shah, for the control of the city of Herat which declared its independence from Persia. British troops land in Chatt-el-Arab and besiege Ahvaz who capitulates on April 1, 1857.

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