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The famous Treaty of Rawalpindi (1919) was signed at the conclusion of which war?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. First Anglo-Afghan War
  2. Second Anglo-Afghan War
  3. Third Anglo-Afghan War
  4. Second Anglo-Sikh War

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Third Anglo-Afghan War

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C) Third Anglo-Afghan War šŸ“š Explanation: The Third Anglo-Afghan War erupted in 1919 when Emir Amanullah Khan declared independence and attacked British India. Although a minor military conflict, it resulted in a major diplomatic shift. The resulting Treaty of Rawalpindi forced the British to recognize Afghanistan's full sovereignty and independence in foreign affairs.