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Major Cavagnari sealing the treaty of peace at Gandamak, 26th May 1879
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Major Cavagnari sealing the treaty of peace at Gandamak, 26th May 1879
Major Cavagnari sealing the treaty of peace at Gandamak, 26th May 1879. The treaty officially ended the first phase of the Second Anglo-Afghan War. Date: 26th May 1879
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1879 26th Afghan Afghanistan Anglo Anglo Afghan Feb21 Peace Pierre Sealing Treaty Cavagnari Gandamak
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Major Pierre Louis Cavagnari, a French officer serving in the British Indian Army, signs the Treaty of Peace at Gandamak on May 26, 1879, marking the end of the first phase of the Second Anglo-Afghan War. The treaty was signed in the aftermath of the Siege of Gandamak, during which a British force led by Cavagnari was besieged by Afghan rebels. Despite initial successes, the British were ultimately forced to surrender, resulting in the deaths of over 1,000 soldiers and civilians. The Treaty of Peace at Gandamak granted the British the right to maintain a diplomatic mission in Afghanistan, but it also required them to withdraw their military presence from the country. Cavagnari, who had been captured during the siege and held as a prisoner, was executed by Afghan forces shortly after the treaty was signed. This historic photograph captures a poignant moment in the long and complex history of Anglo-Afghan relations. The treaty, which officially ended the Second Anglo-Afghan War, was a significant turning point in the British colonial expansion in Asia. The 1870s saw intense competition between European powers for territorial gains in the region, and the Second Anglo-Afghan War was a reflection of the broader geopolitical tensions of the time. The image shows Cavagnari, dressed in his military uniform, seated at a table with several Afghan leaders, who are also dressed in traditional clothing. The scene is set against a backdrop of rugged mountains and a clear blue sky. The treaty, which is spread out on the table, symbolizes the hope for peace and stability in the region, but it also foreshadows the challenges and conflicts that would continue to plague Anglo-Afghan relations for decades to come.
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