Durand Line: Quick Facts

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Map of Central and South Asia highlighting the Durand Line, shown as a bold red line marking the border between Afghanistan and Pakistan. Surrounding countries including Iran, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, China, India, and the Arabian Sea are labeled, with current international boundaries and disputed regions indicated.

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India Pakistan Afghanistan

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Abdur Rahman Khan

Abdur Rahman Khan

emir of Afghanistan