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Veneration of the Buddha's Relics, Kushan period, 2nd/3rd century. Creator: Unknown

Veneration of the Buddha's Relics, Kushan period, 2nd/3rd century. Ancient region of Gandhara (modern Afghanistan or Pakistan)

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First Anglo-Afghan War 1838-1842. Artist: James Atkinson

First Anglo-Afghan War 1838-1842. The British army passing through the Meyden valley on the march from Meyden to Urghundee. The British fought the Anglo-Afghan Wars in an attempt to block the expansion of Russia's sphere of influence towards India. From Sketches in Afghanistan by James Atkinson. (London, 1842)

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Bahram Gur and the Indian Princess in the Dark Palace on Saturday, Folio 23v..., ca. 1430

Bahram Gur and the Indian Princess in the Dark Palace on Saturday, Folio 23v from a Haft Paikar (Seven Portraits) of the Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami, ca. 1430

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