Q. ‘Treaty of Gandamak’ was signed with respect to which of the following issues?
Answer: 2nd Afghan War
Notes: From 1870s onwards, there was a resurgence of imperialism all over the world. The Anglo-Russian rivalry was also intensified. The British statesmen once again thought of bringing Afghanistan under direct political control so that it could serve as a base for British expansion in Central Asia. To force the British terms on the Amir of Afghanistan, Sher Ali, an attack was launched on Afghanistan in 1878, effectively starting the 2nd Afghan war. Sher Ali's son, Yakub Khan, signed the ‘Treaty of Gandamak’ by which the British secured all they had desired. But, the British victory was short lived and, eventually, they had to revert to the policy of non-interference.

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