Proclamation of Abdur Rahman

Date: July 22, 1880 • Location: London, United Kingdom

Abdur Rahman is proclaimed emir of Afghanistan after having been accepted as ruler by the British.

Abdur Rahman Khan Barakzai, also known by his epithet as the Iron Emir, was Emir of Afghanistan from 11 August 1880 until his death on 1 October 1901. He is known for uniting the country after years of strong decentralization and internal fighting, and for the negotiation of the Durand Line agreement with British India.