1899 in Afghanistan
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See also: 1898 in Afghanistan
, other events of 1899, and 1900 in Afghanistan
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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 Tiflis to Kushk (some sixty miles from Herat) was made at the close of the year. The amir keeps up a friendly correspondence with the viceroy
, Lord Curzon, during the year, and the relations between Afghanistan and the Indian government were never more cordial.
s, which are easily suppressed by the local militia
without aid from regular troops.
makes a sudden attack on a predatory band of Chamkanni
s that have been raiding in the Kurram Valley
and captures 100 prisoners with 3,000 head of cattle. These raids, though tiresome, are, however, of no political importance.
, the Indian government orders the partial disarmament of the Peshawar
division, and of all trans-border Pashtun
s at the frontier, and the disarmament of all persons without licenses in all municipalities and cantonments within the division.
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.
1898 in Afghanistan
See also: 1897 in Afghanistan, other events of 1898, and 1899 in Afghanistan.----The state of Afghanistan is peaceful and quiet throughout the year, with few exceptions. The amir suffers much inconvenience and loss through the frontier disturbances, and to steer a middle course between the...
, other events of 1899, and 1900 in Afghanistan
1900 in Afghanistan
See also: 1899 in Afghanistan, other events of 1900, and 1901 in Afghanistan.----Rumours of contemplated aggression by Russia continue throughout the year, and are the source of much annoyance to the amir Abdor Rahman...
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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 Tiflis to Kushk (some sixty miles from Herat) was made at the close of the year. The amir keeps up a friendly correspondence with the viceroy
Viceroy
A viceroy is a royal official who runs a country, colony, or province in the name of and as representative of the monarch. The term derives from the Latin prefix vice-, meaning "in the place of" and the French word roi, meaning king. A viceroy's province or larger territory is called a viceroyalty...
, Lord Curzon, during the year, and the relations between Afghanistan and the Indian government were never more cordial.
February 1899
Several small disturbances are created along the frontier by marauding bands of Waziris and MahsudMahsud
Mahsud is a Pashtun tribe in South Waziristan, a tribal region in Pakistan. Mahsud are considered to be one of the bravest and toughest Pashtun Tribes. The Mahsud tribe lives in the centre of South Waziristan valley, surrounded on three sides by the Darwesh Waziris, and being shut off by the...
s, which are easily suppressed by the local militia
Militia
The term militia is commonly used today to refer to a military force composed of ordinary citizens to provide defense, emergency law enforcement, or paramilitary service, in times of emergency without being paid a regular salary or committed to a fixed term of service. It is a polyseme with...
without aid from regular troops.
March 1, 1899
Capt. George Roos-KeppelGeorge Roos-Keppel
Lieutenant-Colonel Sir George Olaf Roos-Keppel, GCIE, KCSI was a British military officer who served in the capacities of Political Agent to the Governor-General in Kurram and Khyber, and later as Chief Commissioner, North West Frontier Province from 1908 till 1919...
makes a sudden attack on a predatory band of Chamkanni
Chamkanni
Chamkanni is the name of a small Pashtun tribe of Afghanistan. The Chamkannis residing in the western part of the Khurmana valley in Tirah are considered to be a distinct race...
s that have been raiding in the Kurram Valley
Kurram Valley
Kurram tribal agency is located in the FATA area of Pakistan. Geographically it covers Kurram Valley which is a beautiful valley in the northwestern part of Pakistan neighboring Afghanistan....
and captures 100 prisoners with 3,000 head of cattle. These raids, though tiresome, are, however, of no political importance.
May 1899
In consequence of repeated outrages committed by the Waziris, and especially because of the murder of Col. E.H. le Marchant of the Hampshire RegimentRoyal Hampshire Regiment
The Royal Hampshire Regiment was a British Army line infantry regiment from 1881 to 1992. Its lineage is continued today by the Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment.-Formation and antecedents:...
, the Indian government orders the partial disarmament of the Peshawar
Peshawar
Peshawar is the capital of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa and the administrative center and central economic hub for the Federally Administered Tribal Areas of Pakistan....
division, and of all trans-border Pashtun
Pashtun people
Pashtuns or Pathans , also known as ethnic Afghans , are an Eastern Iranic ethnic group with populations primarily between the Hindu Kush mountains in Afghanistan and the Indus River in Pakistan...
s at the frontier, and the disarmament of all persons without licenses in all municipalities and cantonments within the division.
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 PassKhyber Pass
The Khyber Pass, is a mountain pass linking Pakistan and Afghanistan.The Pass was an integral part of the ancient Silk Road. It is mentioned in the Bible as the "Pesh Habor," and it is one of the oldest known passes in the world....
to Peshawar, leaving the forts and posts in the pass to be guarded by the Khyber Rifles
Khyber Rifles
The Khyber Rifles is a para-military force forming part of the modern Pakistan Army's Frontier Corps. Dating from the late nineteenth century the regiment provided the title and setting for a widely read novel, King of 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.