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COMMANDER // 1816–1845

Mohammad Akbar Khan

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1816 – 1845

182018251830183518401845First Anglo-Afghan War · 1839-18421842 retreat from Kabul — January 1, 1842 · Emirate of Kabul · First Anglo-Afghan WarBattle of Kabul — January 1, 1842 · Emirate of Kabul · First Anglo-Afghan War

Active service 1842 — 2 battles across 1 war; first command at age 26.

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Mohammad Akbar Khan Barakzai, famously known as Wazir Akbar Khan, was a Barakzai prince and military commander who served as Emir of Afghanistan from December 1842 to April 1843. He also served as vizier and heir apparent to his father, Emir Dost Mohammad Khan, until his death in 1847.

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Battles (2)

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