Historedia
Person

Ayub Khan

Events
2
Episodes
4
Years
1880

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Ayub Khan, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Abdur Rahman Khan becomes Emir of Afghanistan

    1880

    Role: Rival claimant

    1. July 1880 · KandaharAyub Khan's Occupation

      Ayub Khan defeated Abdur Rahman's troops and occupied Kandahar in July 1880, challenging the new Amir's authority.

    2. 22 July 1880 · KabulDurbar Recognition

      Abdur Rahman Khan was officially recognized as Amir at a durbar in Kabul on 22 July 1880, receiving British support.

    3. 1 September 1880 · KandaharKandahar Retaken

      British General Frederick Roberts defeated Ayub Khan in Kandahar on 1 September 1880, securing the city for the Amir.

  2. Battle of Maiwand: Ayub Khan defeats British forces

    1880

    Role: Governor of Herat and Afghan commander

    1. 27 July 1880 · Maiwand, Kandahar ProvinceBattle of Maiwand

      Afghan forces under Ayub Khan defeated British troops under Burrows near Maiwand, resulting in heavy casualties for both sides.

Sources

  1. Abdur Rahman Khan Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-02
  2. Battle of Maiwand Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-21
  3. Second Anglo-Afghan War Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-05