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River Gorge above Lalpura looking towards Bassaule, c. 1878 (photo)
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River Gorge above Lalpura looking towards Bassaule, c. 1878 (photo)
5929077 River Gorge above Lalpura looking towards Bassaule, c.1878 (photo) by Hulsman, Johann (fl.1632); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: River Gorge above Lalpura looking towards Bassaule, 1878 (c).
Photograph by John Burke, 2nd Afghan War (1878-1880), 1878.
Lalpura village was located to the south of Jalalabad and was controlled by the Khan of Lalpur, one of the most powerful Mohmand chiefs in the Peshawar valley. Initially, the Khan was on fairly good terms with the British but after Major-General Frederick RobertsA arrest of Yakub KhanAs wife A- who was also the KhanAs daughter - for spying, the outraged Mohmands, several of whom are visible in the right foreground of this photograph, began systematically to harass the British line of supply near Jalalabad.
From an album of 100 photographs by John Burke, 1878 (c).); eNational Army Museum; German, out of copyright
Media ID 22562540
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The captivating print titled "River Gorge above Lalpura looking towards Bassaule, c. 1878" takes us back in time to the era of the Second Afghan War (1878-1880). Captured by photographer John Burke, this image showcases a breathtaking view of the River Gorge above Lalpura, with Bassaule visible in the distance. Lalpura village, situated south of Jalalabad and under the control of Khan of Lalpur during that period, holds historical significance as one of the most influential Mohmand chiefs in the Peshawar valley. Initially maintaining a cordial relationship with the British forces, tensions escalated when Major-General Frederick Roberts arrested Yakub Khan's wife - who was also his daughter - on charges of espionage. In this photograph, we witness some outraged Mohmands standing prominently in the right foreground. These individuals were part of a group that began systematically harassing British supply lines near Jalalabad following Yakub Khan's wife's arrest. Their presence adds depth and context to an already mesmerizing landscape. This image is just one among a collection of 100 photographs taken by John Burke during his time documenting events surrounding the Second Afghan War. Preserved at London's National Army Museum and made available through Bridgeman Images via Fine Art Finder, it serves as both a visual testament to history and an artistic masterpiece capturing nature's grandeur intertwined with human conflict.
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