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| Article or Chapter Title | Treaty of Peace between Great Britain and Persia |
| Record Number | 10292 |
| Description | The Treaty of Paris was signed on March 4, 1857, concluding the Anglo-Persian war over possession of Herat. While Persia wanted to reclaim the province, Great Britain used Afghanistan as an independent buffer state against Russia. Articles stated in the treaty include the withdrawal of British troops from Persia, the liberation of all prisoners of war, and withdrawal of Persia form all matters concerning Afghanistan. The Persian government also agreed to help extinguish the presence of slavery in the Persian Gulf. |
| Subject(s) | Disputes; Wars; Treaties; Buffer states |
| Water Basin(s) | Helmand
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| Countries | Great Britain
Afghanistan
Iran
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| Page(s) | 6 p. |
| Language | English |
| Date | 1857-03-04 |
| Library Location | Archives maps & microfiche - standard size file cabinets |
| Donor | Laylin, John G. |
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