Published 2 hours ago • loading... • Updated 2 hours agoShow Less IconWhy Afghanistan celebrates its Independence Day on August 19 Summary by Indian ExpressThe Treaty of Rawalpindi was signed on August 8, 1919, marking the conclusion of the Third Anglo-Afghan War. But the then Afghan ruler Amanullah Khan decided to commemorate Afghan independence only 11 days later. We explain.Share menu1 Articles1 ArticlesAllLeft1CenterRightSearch IconSort IconIndian ExpressLean LeftFactualityOwnershipWhy Afghanistan celebrates its Independence Day on August 19The Treaty of Rawalpindi was signed on August 8, 1919, marking the conclusion of the Third Anglo-Afghan War. But the then Afghan ruler Amanullah Khan decided to commemorate Afghan independence only 11 days later. We explain.2 hours ago·Noida, IndiaRead Full ArticleThink freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/yearSubscribeBlindspot Title And LogoStories disproportionately reported by the Left or the RightSee More BlindspotsCoverage DetailsTotal News Sources1Leaning Left1Leaning Right0Center0Last Updated60 minutes agoBias Distribution100% LeftBias Distribution Too Big Arrow IconToo Big Arrow IconCaret Up Icon100% of the sources lean Left100% LeftL 100%Factuality Info IconTo view factuality data please Upgrade to PremiumOwnership Info IconTo view ownership data please Upgrade to VantageIndian Express broke the news in Noida, India 2 hours ago on Wednesday, August 19, 2026.Too Big Arrow IconCaret Down IconSources are mostly out of (0)Similar News TopicsIndependence Day Plus IconAfghanistan Plus IconShow AllBlindspot Title And LogoStories disproportionately reported by the Left or the RightSee More BlindspotsSimilar News TopicsIndependence Day Plus IconAfghanistan Plus IconShow All