The European influence in Afghanistan refers to political, social, and mostly imperialistic influence several European nations have had on the historical development of Afghanistan.
Read more about European Influence In Afghanistan: Rise of Dost Mohammad Khan, The Great Game, First Anglo-Afghan War, 1838-1842, Mid-nineteenth Century, Second Anglo-Afghan War, 1878-1880, The Iron Amir, 1880-1901, Habibullah Khan, 1901–1919, Third Anglo-Afghan War and Independence, Amanullah Khan, 1919–1929, Mohammed Zahir Shah, 1933–1973
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