Afghan Collection (#10)

Afridis on the warpath, 1902. Artist: F Bremner
Afridis on the warpath, 1902. From The Living Races of Mankind, Vol. I. [Hutchinson & Co, London, 1902]

Afghan merchants of Charman on the borders of Afghanistan, 1902. Artist: F Bremner
Afghan merchants of Charman on the borders of Afghanistan, 1902. From The Living Races of Mankind, Vol. I. [Hutchinson & Co, London, 1902]

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 Patriot
An 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: Mullick
Afghan 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 Edwards
Woman 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: Bertrand
The 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 & Co
An 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 & Co
An 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: Fox
Afghan 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: Giles
View 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)

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 Stephenson
Kabul 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 Atkinson
Encampment 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

British army camp at Dadur at the entrance to the Bolan Pass, First Anglo-Afghan War, 1838-1842. Artist: James Atkinson
British 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 Atkinson
Surrender 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 Atkinson
Tomb of Emperor Babur, First Anglo-Afghan War 1838-1842. Babur (c1483-1530) was the Islamic conqueror of India who founded the Mughal dynasty

Bazaar at Kabul during the fruit season, First Anglo-Afghan War, 1838-1842. Artist: James Atkinson
Bazaar 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 Atkinson
British 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 Atkinson
Shah 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)

Nasrullalh Khan, 1893
Nasrullalh Khan in 1893. Second son of Abdor Rahman Khan who ruled Afghanistan 1880-1901

Habibollah Khan (1872-1919), Ruler of Afghanistan (1901-1919), 1893
Habibollah 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 (1878-1900), 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), 1879
Second 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), c1880
First 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, c1880
Dost Mohammad Khan (1793-1863) ruler of Afghanistan (1826-63), c1880. Founder of Barakzai (Barakzay) dynasty

First Anglo-Afghan War 91838-1842), c1880
First Anglo-Afghan War 1838-1842: Rescue of British prisoners from the Afghans after the defeat of Akbar Khan, April 1842

William McNaghten (1793-1841), captured and killed, First Anglo-Afghan War 1838-1842
William McNaghten (1793-1841) British diplomat, orientalist and colonial administrator, instigated interventionist policy in Afghanistan

Our Protean Premier!, 1885. Artist: Joseph Swain
Our Protean Premier!, 1885. The Liberal Prime Minister, Gladstone, is the Angel of Peace. War had recently broken out between Russia and Afghanistan

The Political Mrs Gummidge, 1885. Artist: Joseph Swain
The Political Mrs Gummidge, 1885. The Liberal Prime Minister appears here in the guise of Mrs Gummidge. A portrait of the former Conservative Prime Minister, Disraeli, is hanging on the wall

Only His Play, 1885. Artist: Joseph Swain
Only His Play, 1885. The British Lion and the Indian Tiger watch in consternation as the Russian Bear attacks the Afghan wolves

Beauty and the Beast, 1885. Artist: Joseph Swain
Beauty and the Beast, 1885. The Russian Bear is seen making up to Beauty, alias the Liberal Prime Minister, Mr Gladstone. Recently, Russia had been seen advancing upon the Afghan holding of Penjdeh

Pig-stickers, Beware!, 1878. Lord Lytton, the Viceroy of India, wearing a topee, tests the point of a spear as his horse rears

Afghan hound on a pebbly beach
Unusual Friends - Afghan hound on a pebbly beach. 1950s

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"Discover the Rich Tapestry of Afghanistan: From Mazar-I-Sharif to the Shrine of Hazrat Ali" Step into a world steeped in history and culture, as we embark on a journey through the captivating land of Afghanistan. Nestled in its northern region lies Mazar-I-Sharif, an ancient city that holds secrets dating back centuries. One cannot miss the majestic Shrine of Hazrat Ali, a sacred site revered by millions. Its intricate tilework tells stories of devotion and spirituality, showcasing the exquisite craftsmanship that has stood the test of time. As we delve deeper into Afghan history, our minds are drawn to "The Remnants of an Army. " This poignant reminder takes us back to Dargai during the Afghan War when brave soldiers fought valiantly for their nation's honor. In 1933, Dunlop Tyres advertised their durability with an unforgettable image set against this rugged terrain. The advert showcased resilience – just like those who traversed these lands throughout history. Speaking of endurance and strength, let us not forget the regal Afghan Hound Dog. With its flowing coat and graceful demeanor, it symbolizes elegance amidst adversity – much like this remarkable nation itself. "Guns at Maiwand" echoes tales from another era when battles raged across Afghanistan's vast landscapes. It serves as a testament to bravery displayed by both sides during times marred by conflict but also marked by unwavering courage. From above, planes once bombarded Emirs Forts – scars etched upon this land forever. These remnants remind us that even in war-torn times, hope can emerge from destruction; rebuilding becomes inevitable for progress towards peace. But beyond wars and conflicts lie resilient people whose spirit shines through every hardship faced since 1848. Their indomitable will is evident in every corner you explore - be it bustling cities or remote villages tucked away amidst breathtaking mountainscapes.