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British Declaration of War
- When
- 1 November 1856
- Where
- Calcutta
The British government formally declared war on Persia from Calcutta on 1 November 1856, following the failed diplomatic negotiations and the siege of Herat.
The declaration was issued on 1 November 1856 from Calcutta. This followed British military preparations that began in July 1856. The diplomatic mission of Farrokh Khan Ghaffari had failed to prevent the escalation, leading to the formal announcement of hostilities.
Sources
- Second Herat War Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-24
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