Russia has expanded in Central Asia, backing…

November 1837 CE

Russia has expanded in Central Asia, backing Persian ambitions in western Afghanistan, as the British have increased their territory in India.

On November 22, 1837, Persian ruler Mohammed Shah Qajar lays siege to the city of Herat, historically the western gateway to Afghanistan and northern India.

Russian officers provide support and advice to the Iranian army.

Herat is defended by an Afghan garrison, under Yar Mohammed.

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Herat Herat Afghanistan View →

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Mohammad Shah Qajar View →

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East India Company, British (United Company of Merchants of England Trading to the East Indies) View → Russian Empire View → India, East India Company rule in View → Persia, Qajarid Kingdom of View → Sikh Empire View → Britain (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland) View → Afghanistan (fragmented) View →

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Great Game, The View → Persian-Afghan War of 1836-38 View →

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Conflict View → Mayhem View → Government View →

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