Anglo-Afghan Treaty of 1919 facts for kids
| Type | Bilateral Treaty |
|---|---|
| Signed | 8 August 1919 |
| Location |  Rawalpindi, British India (now Pakistan) |
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The Anglo-Afghan Treaty of 1919, also known as the Treaty of Rawalpindi, was a very important agreement. It officially ended the Third Anglo-Afghan War. This war was a conflict between the British Empire and Afghanistan.
The treaty was signed on August 8, 1919. It took place in Rawalpindi, a city that was then part of British India and is now in Pakistan. The main people who signed it were representatives from the United Kingdom and the Emirate of Afghanistan.
One of the biggest outcomes of this treaty was that Britain officially recognized Afghanistan as a completely independent country. This was a huge step for Afghanistan. The treaty also set some important rules about borders. Britain agreed that its territory in India would not go past the Khyber Pass, which is a famous mountain pass. Also, Britain stopped giving financial help (called subsidies) to Afghanistan.
In return, Afghanistan agreed to accept the borders that had been decided earlier with British India. This included recognizing the Durand Line as the official international border between Afghanistan and British India. This treaty helped shape the future of both regions.
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In Spanish: Tratado anglo-afgano de 1919 para niños
