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Sher Ali

The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
Sher Ali or Shere Ali , 1825-79, emir of Afghanistan (1863-79), son of Dost Muhammad. His succession was opposed by other members of his family, notably his brothers. Sher Ali turned from his friendship with the British toward friendly relations with Russia, which was then extending its power into central Asia. Trouble with the British finally brought on the second of the Afghan Wars. Sher Ali's forces were defeated by the British, and he had to flee the country. He died in exile, and his entire party was ousted from Afghanistan in 1880. His pro-British nephew, Abdar-Rahman Khan, became emir.... Read more
Shere Ali
Shere Ali see Sher Ali . Author not available, SHERE ALI. , The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition 2008 Read more
Abd ar-Rahman Khan
Abd ar-Rahman Khan , 1844?-1901, emir of Afghanistan (1880-1901); grandson of Dost Muhammad. He opposed his uncle, Sher Ali , and was forced into exile in 1869. He was, however, recognized by the British as emir in 1880, and he supported British... Read more

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