Wave after wave, the troubles never ceased.
As the military arms race among England, France, and Austria reached its climax, once again the winds of change began to stir in Central Asia.
On July 11, 1887, Governor Lytton of British-India suddenly notified the Afghan Government that they intended to send a delegation to Kabul.
A weasel paying a New Year's visit to a chicken normally bodes ill intent.
Although many years had passed since the last Anglo-Afghan War, the British never ceased their colonial activities in Afghanistan, and there had never been true friendship between the two nations.
Considering the virulent anti-British sentiment among the Afghan public, the safety of the delegation could not be guaranteed, and the Russians' reaction was also a concern.
To avoid trouble, Abdul Rahman Khan-Emir politely refused the British request.
