The Durand Line was formed after which war?

A. First Anglo-Afghan War
B. Second Anglo-Afghan War
C. Third Anglo-Afghan War
D. WWI
Correct Answer: B. Second Anglo-Afghan War

The Durand Line, which demarcates the border between Afghanistan and Pakistan, was formed after the Second Anglo-Afghan War (1878-1880). It was established in 1893 by Sir Mortimer Durand and Abdur Rahman Khan, the Amir of Afghanistan, as a result of British imperial policy in the region.

  • The First Anglo-Afghan War (1839-1842) and Third Anglo-Afghan War (1919) occurred at different times and were not directly responsible for the line's formation.
  • WWI (1914-1918) was a global conflict and not directly related to the establishment of this specific border.

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