1878–1880 war between the British Empire and the Emirate of Afghanistan
Key facts
Date
Date 21 November 1878 – 27 April 1881, (2 years, 5 months and 6 days)
Location
Afghanistan
Result
Anglo-Afzalid victory Treaty of Gandamak British withdrawal from Afghanistan Abdur Rahman Khan installed as Emir Afghanistan becomes a de jure British protected state
Territorial changes
Kandahar re-ceded to Afghanistan . Districts of Quetta , Pishin , Sibi , Harnai & Thal Chotiali ceded to British India