Britain in Afghanistan 1

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The narrative explores the British military disaster in Afghanistan, highlighting the initial successes of the Honourable East India Company and Queen Victoria's troops. However, the campaign quickly deteriorates as they face the daunting challenge of governing a hostile and rugged land. The story culminates in the harrowing account of the sole survivor of a decimated British army, who emerges in Allahabad three years after the ill-fated invasion. This event marks the beginning of Britain's tumultuous and repeated attempts to control Afghanistan.