-General description of the political landscape of Afghanistan (Kingdoms of Herat, Kabul and Kandahar). It will be better if you also discuss the disintegration of the Durrani Empire. -The geopolitical shift in South Asia such as the rise of the British Empire and Sikh kingdom in Punjab. Content: -Discussion of the great game which led to the Russo-Iranian siege of Herat and British and Russian missions to Kabul and Kandahar -British agreement with Ranjit Singh of Punjab about the final division Durrani Empire (Simla and Lahore declarations) -Explain the consequence of the Simla Accord (British and Sikh invasion, enthronement of Shah Shuja) -The revolt of the Afghans and return of Dost Mohammad Conclusion: -The result of the War on Afghanistan and British India (unification of Afghanistan under Barakzai dynasty), annexation of Punjab by the British. -The continuation of the policy of the British towards Afghanistan after the departure of the British from Indian subcontinent.