The British policy towards Afghanistan in the first half of the 19th c

The British policy towards Afghanistan in the first half of the 19th century aimed at

[amp_mcq option1=”Strengthening Afghanistan as a buffer against Russia.” option2=”Weakening Russian influence in Afghanistan but not promoting a strong Afghanistan either.” option3=”Promoting Russian influence in Afghanistan to control insurgent tribal leaders.” option4=”Annexing Afghanistan as a directly-controlled British Territory.” correct=”option2″]