Afghan Collection (page 2)

Northern Afghan Rebels Fighting The British In The Mountains Of Hazara, Pakistan During British Rule In The Late 19Th
UIG5420101 Northern Afghan Rebels Fighting The British In The Mountains Of Hazara, Pakistan During British Rule In The Late 19Th Century. From El Mundo En La Mano Published 1878 ©UIG/Leemage

Field Marshal Sir Donald Martin Stewart, 1st Baronet, 1824 - 1900
3062112 Field Marshal Sir Donald Martin Stewart, 1st Baronet, 1824 - 1900.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Senior British Indian Army officer)

Douran (Afhanistan) - Douran tribesman (from current Afghanistan) in robes
FLO4723565 Douran (Afhanistan) - Douran tribesman (from current Afghanistan) in robes, with musket and sword - Handcoloured woodcut by A

Frederick Roberts, 1st Earl Roberts
3733246 Frederick Roberts, 1st Earl Roberts.; (add.info.: Photograph of Frederick Roberts, 1st Earl Roberts (1832-1914) a British soldier and successful commander during the 2nd Afghan War

British soldier signalling with a heliograph, 1850
3480162 British soldier signalling with a heliograph, 1850; (add.info.: British soldier signalling with a heliograph. Heliographs were used a great deal during the Zulu; Afghan)

Abdor Rahman Khan (1844-1901) grandson of Dost Mohammad Khan the founder of Barakzai dynasty
530492 Abdor Rahman Khan (1844-1901) grandson of Dost Mohammad Khan the founder of Barakzai dynasty. Ruler of Afghanistan 1880-1901

The British explorer Sir Richard Francis Burton (1821-1890) disappointed as an Afghan physicist under the name of Mirza
NWI4920522 The British explorer Sir Richard Francis Burton (1821-1890) disappointed as an Afghan physicist under the name of Mirza Abdullah, pilgrimage to Mecca in 1853

Central Asia: traditional costumes of the population of the Asian continent
NWI4864954 Central Asia: traditional costumes of the population of the Asian continent. Muhammad's disciple in Kabul, Afghanistan in the 19th century

The interior of the British residency in Kabul, 1880
3507335 The interior of the British residency in Kabul, 1880; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the interior of the British residency in Kabul, during the Second Anglo-Afghan War)

Portrait of Dost Mohammad Barakzai
3521244 Portrait of Dost Mohammad Barakzai; (add.info.: Portrait of Dost Mohammad Barakzai (1793-1863) founder of the Barakzai dynasty

Frederick Roberts, 1st Earl Roberts
3733244 Frederick Roberts, 1st Earl Roberts.; (add.info.: Photograph of Frederick Roberts, 1st Earl Roberts (1832-1914) a British soldier and successful commander during the 2nd Afghan War

An Afghan Soldier In The 19Th Century. From El Mundo En La Mano Published 1878 ©UIG/Leemage
UIG5420095 An Afghan Soldier In The 19Th Century. From El Mundo En La Mano Published 1878 ©UIG/Leemage

Fighting at the Pul-i-Khishti Bridge between Russian and Afghan soldiers at the Battle of Kushka
3083182 Fighting at the Pul-i-Khishti Bridge between Russian and Afghan soldiers at the Battle of Kushka, Afghanistan during The Panjdeh incident or Panjdeh Scare

The Kojak Tunnel, in the mountains of Pakistan, on the Kandahar Road, Afghanistan
NWI4865509 The Kojak Tunnel, in the mountains of Pakistan, on the Kandahar Road, Afghanistan, allows caravans to cross the Sulaiman Mountains, Pakistan, around 1800

Asia: traditional costumes of the population of the Asian continent. Afghans weapons to defend the Khyber Pass
NWI4864975 Asia: traditional costumes of the population of the Asian continent. Afghans weapons to defend the Khyber Pass (or Khaibar Pass) in the 19th century

Illustration of Wazir Akbar Khan
3523134 Illustration of Wazir Akbar Khan; (add.info.: Illustration of Wazir Akbar Khan (1816-1845) an Afghan prince, general, and finally emir. Dated 19th Century); Universal History Archive/UIG

Russian-Afghan border, 1892 - Cossack post guarding the Russian-Afghan frontier, 1892
NWI4714235 Russian-Afghan border, 1892 - Cossack post guarding the Russian-Afghan frontier, 1892.; (add.info.: Russian-Afghan border, 1892 - Cossack post guarding the Russian-Afghan frontier)

Second Anglo-Afghan War (1878-1880): Yakub (Yakoob) Khan, Afghan ruler, and Major Louis Cavagnari
530482 Second Anglo-Afghan War (1878-1880): Yakub (Yakoob) Khan, Afghan ruler, and Major Louis Cavagnari, the British negotiator, signing the Treaty of Gundamuk, 26 May 1879

Afghans travelling to the Pamir Mountains (Afghanistan), site of the ancient Silk Road, circa 1800
NWI4865523 Afghans travelling to the Pamir Mountains (Afghanistan), site of the ancient Silk Road, circa 1800. Color lithography

Ms B-132 fol.1a Circular medallion on the frontispiece of Khosro and Shirin, by Elias Nezami (1140-1209)
XIR352388 Ms B-132 fol.1a Circular medallion on the frontispiece of Khosro and Shirin, by Elias Nezami (1140-1209), 1421 (gold leaf and pigment on paper) by Persian School

Group of the Police Force newly organised in Bengal, 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson
Group of the Police Force newly organised in Bengal, 1864. Engraving from a photograph. The group consists of the district Superintendent, two Inspectors, a head constable, a constable, and a sowar

Afghan man
Trevor Cole

The Markore (Capra megaceros), 1858. Creator: Unknown
The Markore (Capra megaceros), 1858. This animal is a native of certain parts of the Western Himalayas, and is likewise found in the high ranges of Persia and Affghanistan

The Horse Show at the Agricultural Hall, Islington, 1876. Creator: Unknown
The Horse Show at the Agricultural Hall, Islington, 1876. 1. Mr. J. Barker's "Liverpool", first-prize heavy-weight hunter. 2. Mr

AI Image - Illustration of an Indian Father Christmas, 2023. Creator: Heritage Images
AI Image - Illustration of a South Asian Father Christmas, 2023

AI Image - Illustration of a South Asian Father Christmas, 2023. Creator: Heritage Images
AI Image - Illustration of a South Asian Father Christmas, 2023

Costumes de Différents Pays, Kandaharien Sujet Persan, c1797. Creator: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Costumes de Differents Pays, Kandaharien Sujet Persan, c1797

Jar, between c.2700 and c.2500 B.C.. Creator: Unknown
Jar, between c.2700 and c.2500 B.C

Afghan, c. 1941. Creator: Renee A. Monfalcone
Afghan, c. 1941

Panjdeh incident - Russian encounter with Afghan forces at Pul-i-Khishty (Brick Bridge). The incident of 1885 was a diplomatic crisis between the British Empire

King Amanullah of Afghanistan
Amanullah Khan - King of Afghanistan (1892-1960). The King and Queen Souriya visited London in March 1928. Date: 1928

Queen Souriya of Aghanistan - Wife of King Amanullah of Afghanistan. The couple visited London in March 1928. Date: 1928

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

Save Me from my Friends!, 1878. Artist: Joseph Swain
Save Me from my Friends!, 1878. The Ameer of Afghanistan stands between the Russian bear, jaws dripping with saliva, and the British lion with teeth bared

Afghan National Air Force Mi-17 Helicopter Over Camp Bastion
An Afghan National Air Force (ANAF) Mi-17 helicopter is pictured over Camp Bastion in Helmand Province, with an Army Air Corps (aC) Lynx Mk9A helicopter in the background

Khyber Pass - Dead Afghan Frontier Raider
The Khyber Pass - the mountain pass that links Pakistan and Afghanistan. Throughout history it has been an important trade route between Central Asia and South Asia and a strategic military location

Khusrau Seated on his Throne, Folio 64 from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami, A. H. 931 / A. D
Khusrau Seated on his Throne, Folio 64 from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami, A.H. 931/A.D. 1524-25

Bahram Gur in the White Palace on Friday, Folio 235 from a Khamsa... A.H. 931 / A.D
Bahram Gur in the White Palace on Friday, Folio 235 from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami, A.H. 931/A.D. 1524-25

Bahram Gur in the Yellow Palace on Sunday, Folio 213 from a Khamsa... A.H. 931 / A.D
Bahram Gur in the Yellow Palace on Sunday, Folio 213 from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami, A.H. 931/A.D. 1524-25

Farhad Carves a Milk Channel for Shirin, Folio 74 from a Khamsa (Quintet)... A.H. 931 / A
Farhad Carves a Milk Channel for Shirin, Folio 74 from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami, A.H. 931/A.D. 1524-25

Battle between Alexander and Darius, Folio from a Khamsa (Quintet)... A.H. 931 / A.D
Battle between Alexander and Darius, Folio from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami, A.H. 931/A.D. 1524-25

Bahram Gur in the Sandal Palace on Thursday, Folio 230 from a Khamsa... A.H. 931 / A.D
Bahram Gur in the Sandal Palace on Thursday, Folio 230 from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami, A.H. 931/A.D. 1524-25

The Afghan War, 1879: The Death of Major Wigram Battye in the Battle of Futtehabad, April 2, (1901). British soldier Major Wigram Battye (1842-1879)

The Maiwand Lion - Forbury Gardens, Reading, Berkshire. The statue was named after the Battle of Maiwand and was erected in 1884 to commemorate the deaths of 329 men from the 66th (Berkshire)

Charge of Cavalry to Cover the Retreat of the Guns... 11th December 1879, (1901)
Charge of Cavalry to Cover the Retreat of the Guns in the Action of 11th December 1879, (1901). British and Punjab cavalry attacked the Afghans in the Chardeh Valley, Afghanistan

Afghan / Kabul Karissa
KABUL KARISSA Owned by Porter. Date: 1974

Afghan / Kirstie of Kabul
KIRSTIE OF KABUL Owned by Porter. Date: 1969

Afghan / Westwood / 1966
GREAT WESTWOOD CHAMAN ALIMAN Owned by Barratt. Date: 1966

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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.