William McNaghten (1793-1841), captured and killed, First Anglo-Afghan War 1838-1842. Artist: Unknown

William McNaghten (1793-1841), captured and killed, First Anglo-Afghan War 1838-1842. Artist: Unknown

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William McNaghten (1793-1841) British diplomat, orientalist and colonial administrator, instigated interventionist policy in Afghanistan. Captured and killed while attempting arrangements for withdrawal of British troops, First Anglo-Afghan War 1838-1842.

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