The first Anglo-Afghan war in 1838, ushered in the rivalry for supremacy over Central Asia between the British and the Russian Empires, a period otherwise known as the _________.

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The term "Great Game" refers to the strategic rivalry and conflict between the British Empire and the Russian Empire for supremacy in Central Asia. This period of geopolitical tension began in the 19th century, with the First Anglo-Afghan War marking a significant event in this rivalry.

The First Anglo-Afghan War in 1838, Ushered in the Rivalry