Iran and Afghanistan (1800–1870)
Answers are for parents and teachers.
1
Why did Iran weaken?
Defeats in wars and foreign pressure.
2
Write about the rise of independent Afghanistan.
Mir Wais 1709, Ahmad Shah 1747.
3
Importance of the First Anglo-Afghan War?
The British expedition in Afghanistan failed.
4
Compare Russian and British interests.
Both competed for influence in the region.