Why did britain and russia become involved in a “great game” in central asia?

Britain sought to protect its interests in India and stop Russian expansion.

Explanation:

"The Great Game" refers to the political and diplomatic dispute that dominated the relationship between the British Empire and the Russian Empire throughout the 19th century. The conflict was based on the desire to control Afghanistan and nearby areas in Central and Southern Asia. wile Russia feared the British commercial and military incursions in the area, Britain was afraid of Russia expansion over India.

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