History of Afghanistan: From the Earliest Period to the Outbreak of the War of 1879 -Paperback

About The Book: The book "History of Afghanistan, From the Earliest Period to the Outbreak of the War of 1878" provides a detailed account of Afghanistan's history, geography, and significant events up to 1878. It begins with descriptions of Afghanistan's geography, including mountains, rivers, and cities like Kabul and Kandahar. The narrative then delves into historical periods, such as the Ghaznivide era, detailing Mahmud's conquests in India. Subsequent chapters cover transitions to the Moghul period, Humayun's struggles, and the Afghan rulers' interactions with Mughal and Persian powers. The narrative concludes with discussions on British and Russian policies in Central Asia, setting the stage for future conflicts. About The Author: George Bruce Malleson (1825–1898) was a voluminous writer, his first work to attract attention being the famous "Red Pamphlet", published at Calcutta in 1857, among his other books the most valuable are History of the French in India and The Decisive Battles of India. The Title 'History of Afghanistan: From the Earliest Period to the Outbreak of the War of 1879 written/authored/edited by G. B. Malleson', published in the year 2024. The ISBN 9789362088260 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 488 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House.