1839-1874

Updated: May 21, 2025

Briefly stated, it seems that after the conquest of the Punjab, the proximity of certain disturbed portions of Biluchistan, and the annoyance suffered by various British military expeditions, in 1839-1874, from certain tribes of Biluchis notably the Maris and Bugtis, made it desirable that more decisive measures should be adopted.

Theo. F. Rodenbough - Afghanistan and the Anglo-Russian Dispute