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The Sole Survivor of the Retreat from Kabul

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The Fall of Ghazi and the Rise of Rebellion in Kabul

This chapter explores the tumultuous events of the British invasion of Afghanistan in the early 19th century, focusing on General Cotton's tactics and the capture of Kabul. It details the rise of discontent under Shah Shuja Durrani and the subsequent rebellion led by Wazir Akbar Khan, culminating in fierce clashes with British forces.

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