İngilizlerin Afganistan’daki Nüfuz Mücadelesine Bir Örnek: Durand Hattı (1893)
An Example of the British Struggle for Influence in Afghanistan: The Durand Line (1893)

Summary/Abstract: In the 19th century, the rivalry between Russia and Britain created an atmosphere of conflict on the territory of Afghanistan and had many negative consequences for the Afghan State. The diplomatic contacts of both states with the Afghan court caused the Afghan Amirs to pursue a policy of balance. During the reign of Amir Abdurrahman Khan (1880-1901), who became the head of the Afghan State after the Second Anglo-Afghan War (1878-1880), the British, who were trying to take measures against the Russian advance in the north, made works on the northern border lines of Afghanistan, after which the northwestern borders of India came to the agenda and it was decided to determine the border between the Afghan State and British India. On November 12, 1893, with the signing of the Durand Line Treaty, an atmosphere of conflict emerged between tribes and ethnic groups along the Afghanistan-India border line. Considering the process of signing the treaty and its effects, it is seen that it had an important place in determining the fate of the region. This study examines the negotiation process between Amir Abdurrahman Khan and the British delegation regarding the Durand Line, the signing of the treaty and the effects it had on the region after its signing.

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