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Major Cavagnari and Sirdars, Jellalabad Durbar group, 1879 (b / w photo)
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Major Cavagnari and Sirdars, Jellalabad Durbar group, 1879 (b / w photo)
5924755 A Major Cavagnari and Sirdars, Jellalabad Durbar groupA, 1879 (b/w photo) by Burke, John (fl.1878-79); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: A Major Cavagnari and Sirdars, Jellalabad Durbar groupA, 1879.
Photograph by John Burke, 2nd Afghan War (1878-1880), 1879.
Following the capture of Fort Ali Masjid on 21 November 1878 and the forcing of the Khyber Pass, Lieutenant-General Sir Sam BrowneAs Peshawar Valley Field Force had occupied Jalalabad, 70 miles east of Kabul, on 20 December 1878. The photographer John Burke accompanied the army to Jalalabad and took a number of pictures there as the British waited throughout the early months of 1879 for the new Amir, Yakub Khan, to accept their peace terms. Cavagnari met with the local tribal leaders in an attempt to win their support for a treaty.
From an album of 100 photographs by John Burke, 1878 circa.); eNational Army Museum; British, out of copyright
Media ID 22568122
© National Army Museum / Bridgeman Images
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The print titled "Major Cavagnari and Sirdars, Jellalabad Durbar group, 1879" captures a significant moment in history during the Second Afghan War. Taken by photographer John Burke, this image showcases Major Cavagnari alongside local tribal leaders at the Jellalabad Durbar. In 1878, following the capture of Fort Ali Masjid and the forcing of the Khyber Pass, Lieutenant-General Sir Sam Browne's Peshawar Valley Field Force occupied Jalalabad. As they awaited Yakub Khan's acceptance of their peace terms, Major Cavagnari took it upon himself to meet with the influential tribal leaders in an effort to secure their support for a treaty. This photograph serves as a testament to Major Cavagnari's diplomatic efforts during this critical time. The composition highlights his commanding presence amidst a group of respected Sirdars (tribal chiefs), symbolizing his role as a bridge between British forces and local leadership. Preserved by the National Army Museum in London, this historical artifact offers us a glimpse into an era marked by political negotiations and cultural exchanges. It reminds us of the complexities involved in maintaining peace during times of conflict. Through its timeless monochrome aesthetic, this print invites viewers to reflect on both past events and present-day challenges surrounding diplomacy and international relations.
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