1899 in Afghanistan
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See also: | Other events of 1899 List of years in Afghanistan |
The following lists events that happened during 1899 in Afghanistan.
Not for many years has Afghanistan been less disturbed than this year. Few tribal risings occur and the amir Abdor Rahman continues to express friendly relations with Britain. Yet there is a disquieting rumour that Russia is preparing to advance on Herat in certain eventualities, and that an experimental mobilization of Russian troops from
Incumbents
Events
February 1899
Several small disturbances are created along the frontier by marauding bands of Waziris and Mahsuds, which are easily suppressed by the local militia without aid from regular troops.
March 1, 1899
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May 1899
In consequence of repeated outrages committed by the Waziris, and especially because of the murder of Col.
July 1899
In spite of punitive measures, the Waziri robbers continue their lawless attacks, chiefly with a view to cattle raiding.
December 1899
In accordance with the frontier policy of the viceroy, all regular troops are withdrawn from the Khyber Pass to Peshawar, leaving the forts and posts in the pass to be guarded by the Khyber Rifles. Complete tranquillity prevails in consequence, and the Afridis and other local tribes are thereby convinced that the government has no idea of annexing their territory or of placing British garrisons over the border.