Who won the first Afghan war?
| First Anglo-Afghan War | |
|---|---|
| Date July 1839 – October 1842 Location Afghanistan Result Afghan victory British withdrawal Dost Mohammad Khan reinstalled to the throne | |
| Belligerents | |
| Emirate of Afghanistan | British Empire East India Company Durrani Dynasty |
| Commanders and leaders |
Who was Pakistan colonized by?
the British
In the 18th century the British came to the region and took over the area of Pakistan, then part of India. They would rule up until 1947. In 1947 the British split up India into three parts: India, Pakistan, and East Pakistan (which would later become Bangladesh).
Where did the Taliban in Afghanistan come from?
But there is little doubt that many Afghans who initially joined the movement were educated in madrassas (religious schools) in Pakistan. Pakistan was also one of only three countries, along with Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), which recognised the Taliban when they were in power in Afghanistan.
What was the last country to recognise the Taliban?
Pakistan was also one of only three countries, along with Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), which recognised the Taliban when they were in power in Afghanistan from the mid-1990s until 2001. It was also the last country to break diplomatic ties with the Taliban.
When did the United States start meeting with the Taliban?
The Taliban and the United States began meeting in 2018, with the help of Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and the United Arab Emirates, the only countries to have a diplomatic relationship with both parties.
When did Saudi Arabia get involved with the Taliban?
Saudi Arabia supported the Ittihad-i Islami faction. The conflict between these militias also escalated into war. The Taliban emerged in the southern Afghan city of Kandahar around September 1994.