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The British policy towards Afghanistan in the first half of the 19th century aimed at<\/p>\n

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\nIn the first half of the 19th century, during the period known as the “Great Game,” British policy towards Afghanistan was primarily driven by the need to protect British India from potential Russian expansion. Therefore, the main objective was to strengthen Afghanistan as a buffer state that would prevent Russia from directly threatening the Indian frontier.
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\n– The “Great Game” was a strategic rivalry between the British Empire and the Russian Empire for supremacy in Central Asia.
\n– Afghanistan’s geographical location made it a crucial barrier between the two empires’ spheres of influence.
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\nBritish attempts to control Afghanistan’s foreign policy and install rulers favorable to their interests led to the First Anglo-Afghan War (1839-1842). Despite setbacks, the long-term policy remained centered on maintaining Afghanistan’s independence or at least ensuring it was not under Russian control.
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