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northern frontiers. The domestic tranquility problems so far are
a police matter. Invasion from the coast would involve control
of the air and sea by the agressor and is somewhat remote. The
third, however, is ever present. Four years ago the Emir of Afg-
hanistan succeeded in bringing his troops through the northern
passes against the British. He was badly defeated at the Khyber
Pass and forced back. There is an ever present danger of invasion,
however, in this area and the deployment of military power has to 
be made accordingly. The tribesmen along the borders between Afg-
hanistan and India cause a great deal of trouble because from time 
immemorial they have indulged in raids and plundering expeditions
on the Indian side. The Wazirs and Afridi tribes continue their
incursions which require constant military supervision. To the
east of the Afghanistan Frontier, the character of the Himalaya
mountains precludes any movement on the ground, and, in the direction
of Burma, no trouble is probable. Should British military efficiency 
be reduced, however, advantage would be taken instantly by all of 
the warlike tribes in the northern part of India. This is particu-
larly so among the Nepalese. This energetic Kingdom would soon pos-
sess itself of the rich plains of Bengal. 

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