Khost rebellion (1856–1857)

Khost rebellion
Date February 1856 – early 1857 Location Khost, Emirate of Afghanistan Result Rebellion suppressed
Belligerents
Emirate of Afghanistan	Waziri
Commanders and leaders
Dost Mohammad Khan	Tribal elders of Khost and Waziristan

The Khost rebellion was an anti-taxation revolt that began in early 1856 in the Emirate of Afghanistan. After encountering minor resistance in February 1856, the rebelling Khostwal and Waziri tribesmen besieged the Khost Fort in March. Despite failed peace negotiations in July and August, the rebellion did not end until early 1857. ^[1]

References

1. Noelle, Christine (2012-06-25). State and Tribe in Nineteenth-Century Afghanistan: The Reign of Amir Dost Muhammad Khan (1826-1863). Routledge. p. 176. ISBN   9781136603174.