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Afghan merchants of Charman on the borders of Afghanistan, 1902. Artist: F BremnerAfghan merchants of Charman on the borders of Afghanistan, 1902. From The Living Races of Mankind, Vol. I. [Hutchinson & Co, London, 1902]
Tomb of Ahmed Shah, Adjoining the Citadel, Candahar, c1880. Ahmad Shah Durrani (c1722-1773), founder of the Afghan Empire. Episode of the Second Anglo-Afghan War, from 1878 to 1880
Ali Musjid and the Khyber Pass, c1880. Episode of the Second Anglo?Afghan War, from 1878 to 1880. From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. IV, by James Grant
An Afghan Horseman Rode At Her With Uplifted Sword, 1902. Artist: A PatriotAn Afghan Horseman Rode At Her With Uplifted Sword, 1902. The British were besieged at Jalalabad by the Afghans under Akbar Khan from October 1841 during the First Afghan War
Sher Ali Khan, Ameer of Cabul, c1880. Sher Ali Khan (1825-1879), amir of Afghanistan. Episode of the Second Anglo?Afghan War, from 1878 to 1880. From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol
Crushed by Rolling Stones, Mown Down by Volleys of Musket-Shot The Men Fell In Hundreds, 1908, (c1920). The First Afghan War 1839-1842, ended with an Afghan victory and a decimated British Army
The fort of Ali Masjid in the Khyber Pass, 1908. From Harmsworth History of the World, Volume 2, by Arthur Mee, J.A. Hammerton, & A.D. Innes, M.A. [Carmelite House, London, 1908]
Afghan produce, c1924. Artist: MullickAfghan produce, c1924. A print from Countries of the World, edited by JA Hammerton, first volume, The Fleetway House, London, c1924
Rock fortress, Afghan border, c1924. A print from Countries of the World, edited by JA Hammerton, first volume, The Fleetway House, London, c1924
Woman with a load of wood, Afghanistan, c1924. Artist: Colonel JG EdwardsWoman with a load of wood, Afghanistan, c1924. A print from Countries of the World, edited by JA Hammerton, first volume, The Fleetway House, London, c1924
The sortie of the garrison of Jalalabad, Afghanistan, 1842. The British were besieged at Jalalabad by the Afghans under Akbar Khan from October 1841 during the First Afghan War
Kabul River, Afghanistan, 1895. As seen from Cuzergao in the Shardeh Valley. From The Universal Geography with Illustrations and Maps, division XVI
The Marsha Pass, North of Kandahar, Afghanistan, 1895. From The Universal Geography with Illustrations and Maps, division XVI, written by Elisee Reclus and published by Virtue & Co
The Lataband Pass, Afghanistan, 1895. Artist: BertrandThe Lataband Pass, Afghanistan, 1895. From The Universal Geography with Illustrations and Maps, division XVI, written by Elisee Reclus and published by Virtue & Co. Limited (London, 1895)
An Afridi lookout, Khyber and Kohat Pass, Pakistan and Afghanistan, 1922. Artist: Holmes & CoAn Afridi lookout, Khyber and Kohat Pass, Pakistan and Afghanistan, 1922. From Peoples of All Nations, Their Life Today and the Story of Their Past, volume I: Abyssinia to the British Empire
An Afghan woman, 1922. Artist: Holmes & CoAn Afghan woman, 1922. From Peoples of All Nations, Their Life Today and the Story of Their Past, volume I: Abyssinia to the British Empire
Afghan tribesman, 1936. Artist: FoxAfghan tribesman, 1936. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler, published by Odhams Press Ltd (London, 1936)
Bazaar at Cabul, in the fruit season, 1847. Market in Kabul, Afghanistan. Illustration from The History of China and India, by Miss Corner, (Dean and Co, London, 1847)
View of Cabul, 1847. Artist: GilesView of Cabul, 1847. The town of Kabul in Afghanistan. Illustration from The History of China and India, by Miss Corner, (Dean and Co, London, 1847)
Kandahar, Afghanistan, 1895. Artist: Armand KohlKandahar, Afghanistan, 1895. From The Universal Geography with Illustrations and Maps, division XVII, written by Elisee Reclus and published by Virtue & Co. Limited (London, 1895)
Durrani chiefs, Afghanistan, 1895. Featured are Amir Sher Ali and Prince Abdallah Yan. From The Universal Geography with Illustrations and Maps, division XVII
Afghans and images of Hyderabad, Central India, 1888
Mohammad Akbar Khan, 19th century. Afghan general Akbar Khan (1839-1842) was active in the First Anglo-Afghan War, which lasted from 1839-1842. He was the son of Dost Mohammed Khan
Eldred Pottinger at Herat, Afghanistan, c1837, (1900). In 1837, Anglo-Indian soldier and diplomatist Pottinger (1811-1843) made a journey through Afghanistan in disguise
Dost Mahommed Khan, ruler of Afghanistan, 19th century. Dost Mohammad Khan (1793-1863) founded the Barakzai (or Barakzay) ruling dynasty in Afghanistan
Kabul from the Bala Hissar, Afghanistan, 1893. Artist: J StephensonKabul from the Bala Hissar, Afghanistan, 1893. An Engraving from James Taylors The Age We Live In: A History of the Nineteenth Century, From the Peace of 1815 to the Present Time, William Mackenzie
Encampment of the 1st Bengal European Regiment, First Anglo-Afghan War 1838-1842. Artist: James AtkinsonEncampment of the 1st Bengal European Regiment, First Anglo-Afghan War 1838-1842. A long column of soldiers and artillery strung out over distant mountain passes
Fortress and citadel of Ghanzi, First Anglo-Afghan War, 1838-1842 (c1850) Artist: James AtkinsonFortress and citadel of Ghanzi, First Anglo-Afghan War, 1838-1842 (c1850). The fortress changed hands a number of times during the hostilities
British army camp at Dadur at the entrance to the Bolan Pass, First Anglo-Afghan War, 1838-1842. Artist: James AtkinsonBritish army camp at Dadur at the entrance to the Bolan Pass, First Anglo-Afghan War, 1838-1842. The Sioriab mountains are in the background
Surrender of Dost Mohammad Khan, Kabul, First Anglo-Afghan War, 1838-1842. Artist: James AtkinsonSurrender of Dost Mohammad Khan, Kabul, First Anglo-Afghan War, 1838-1842. Dost Mohammed Khan, ruler of Afghanistan, surrendering to William MacNaghten (1793-1841)
Tomb of Emperor Babur, Kabul, First Anglo-Afghan War 1838-1842. Artist: James AtkinsonTomb of Emperor Babur, First Anglo-Afghan War 1838-1842. Babur (c1483-1530) was the Islamic conqueror of India who founded the Mughal dynasty
Kabul from the Citadel, showing the old walled city, First Anglo-Afghan War 1838-1842. Artist: James AtkinsonKabul from the Citadel, showing the old walled city, First Anglo-Afghan War 1838-1842. British troops were massacred here in both the Anglo-Afghan Wars
Bazaar at Kabul during the fruit season, First Anglo-Afghan War, 1838-1842. Artist: James AtkinsonBazaar at Kabul during the fruit season, First Anglo-Afghan War, 1838-1842. The British fought the Anglo-Afghan Wars in an attempt to block the expansion of Russias sphere of influence towards India
British army under canvas at Roree on the Indus, First Anglo-Afghan War, 1838-1842. Artist: James AtkinsonBritish army under canvas at Roree on the Indus, First Anglo-Afghan War, 1838-1842. The British fought the Anglo-Afghan Wars in an attempt to block the expansion of Russias sphere of influence
Shah Shoja, puppet of the British, holding a durbar at Kabul, First Anglo-Afghan War, 1838-1842. Artist: James AtkinsonShah Shoja, puppet of the British, holding a durbar at Kabul, First Anglo-Afghan War, 1838-1842. A former ally of the British from the Napoleonic Wars
Gold plaques from the Oxus treasure, Achaemenid Persian, 5th-4th century BC. Man wearing Median costume; he has an akinakes (short sword)
Abdor Rahman Khan (1844-1901), ruler of Afghanistan (1880-1901), 1893Abdor Rahman Khan (1844-1901) grandson of Dost Mohammad Khan the founder of Barakzai dynasty. Ruler of Afghanistan 1880-1901, here condemning to death Hazara prisoners of war. Wood engraving 1893
Nasrullalh Khan, 1893Nasrullalh Khan in 1893. Second son of Abdor Rahman Khan who ruled Afghanistan 1880-1901
Habibollah Khan (1872-1919), Ruler of Afghanistan (1901-1919), 1893Habibollah Khan (1872-1919) in 1893. Eldest son of Abdor Rahman Khan and great-grandson of Dost Mohammad Khan. Ruler of Afghanistan 1901-1919: Barakzai dynasty
Second Anglo-Afghan War (1878-1880), c1885. Attack on the British Residency, Cabul (Kabul) and the massacre of its occupants including the Resident, Sir Louis Cavagnari, 3 September 1879
Second Anglo-Afghan War (1878-1900), 1880: British position at Sherpore, Cabul (Kabul). Gatling gun bastion making ready to repel attack by the Ghazis, 23 December 1879
Second Anglo-Afghan War (1878-1880), 1880. A block in the Jugdulluk Pass: British troops having difficulties on their way to reinforce General Roberts at Cabul (Kabul). December 1879
Second Anglo-Afghan War (1878-1880), 1879Second Anglo-Afghan War (1878-1880): Yakub (Yakoob) Khan, ruler of Afghanistan, at a review at Gundamuck, 30 May 1879, after signing of Treaty of Gundamuck on 26 May
First Anglo-Afghan War, (1838-1842), c1880First Anglo-Afghan War 1838-1842: British troops from the besieged city of Jellalabad, under the leadership of Henry Havelock, attacking the camp of Akbar Khan
Dost Mohammad Khan (1793-1863) ruler of Afghanistan, c1880Dost Mohammad Khan (1793-1863) ruler of Afghanistan (1826-63), c1880. Founder of Barakzai (Barakzay) dynasty
First Anglo-Afghan War 91838-1842), c1880First Anglo-Afghan War 1838-1842: Rescue of British prisoners from the Afghans after the defeat of Akbar Khan, April 1842
First Anglo-Afghan War (1838-1842), c1885First Anglo-Afghan War (1838-1842): Dr Brydon, the only survivor of the 4, 500 British soldiers and 12, 000 camp-followers who left Cabul (Kabul) on 6 January 1842 to escape
William McNaghten (1793-1841), captured and killed, First Anglo-Afghan War 1838-1842William McNaghten (1793-1841) British diplomat, orientalist and colonial administrator, instigated interventionist policy in Afghanistan