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Afghan Collection (page 3)

"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

Background imageAfghan Collection: The Afghan War, 1879: The Death of Major Wigram Battye in the Battle of Futtehabad

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)

Background imageAfghan Collection: The Maiwand Lion - Forbury Gardens, Reading, Berkshire

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)

Background imageAfghan Collection: Charge of Cavalry to Cover the Retreat of the Guns... 11th December 1879, (1901)

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

Background imageAfghan Collection: Afghan / Kabul Karissa

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

Background imageAfghan Collection: Afghan / Kirstie of Kabul

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

Background imageAfghan Collection: Afghan / Westwood / 1966

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

Background imageAfghan Collection: Afghan / Hobah Caleb / 1938

Afghan / Hobah Caleb / 1938
HOBAH CALEB Owned by Moss. Date: 1938

Background imageAfghan Collection: Sher Ali Khan, Emir of Afghanistan, (1900)

Sher Ali Khan, Emir of Afghanistan, (1900). Sher Ali Khan (1824-1879) was the ruler of Afghanistan when the Second Anglo-Afghan War broke out in 1878

Background imageAfghan Collection: British army entering the Bolan Pass from Dadur, First Anglo-Afghan War, 1838-1842

British army entering the Bolan Pass from Dadur, First Anglo-Afghan War, 1838-1842. Artist: James Atkinson
British army entering the Bolan Pass from Dadur, 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

Background imageAfghan Collection: An artificial flower is seen on a turban of a peace marcher as he arrives in Kabul

An artificial flower is seen on a turban of a peace marcher as he arrives in Kabul, Afghanistan June 18, 2018. REUTERS/Mohammad Ismail

Background imageAfghan Collection: Two birds fight near the village of Jelawar in the Arghandab Valley north of Kandahar

Two birds fight near the village of Jelawar in the Arghandab Valley north of Kandahar April 20, 2011. REUTERS/Bob Strong (AFGHANISTAN - Tags: ANIMALS SOCIETY IMAGES OF THE DAY)

Background imageAfghan Collection: Afghan women clad in burqa walk along a road in Kabul

Afghan women clad in burqa walk along a road in Kabul March 28, 2011. REUTERS/Ahmad Masood (AFGHANISTAN - Tags: SOCIETY IMAGES OF THE DAY)

Background imageAfghan Collection: Afghan women wait to cast their ballots at a polling station in Mazar-i-Sharif

Afghan women wait to cast their ballots at a polling station in Mazar-i-Sharif April 5, 2014. Voting began on Saturday in Afghanistans presidential election

Background imageAfghan Collection: A helicopter makes an approach to a base in Kunar Province in eastern Afghanistan

A helicopter makes an approach to a base in Kunar Province in eastern Afghanistan
A helicopter crosses dry creek beds as it makes an approach to a base in Kunar Province in eastern Afghanistan June 2, 2012

Background imageAfghan Collection: A door rests on the floor of a tent that has been dismantled as part of areas being

A door rests on the floor of a tent that has been dismantled as part of areas being demolished on the massive Bagram Air Field in the Parwan province of Afghanistan January 2, 2015

Background imageAfghan Collection: An Afghan man heads home walking through a dust cloud as the sun sets in Kabul

An Afghan man heads home walking through a dust cloud as the sun sets in Kabul December 8, 2014. REUTERS/Mohammad Ismail (AFGHANISTAN - Tags: ENVIRONMENT SOCIETY TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)

Background imageAfghan Collection: Women walk on a windy day outside Kabul

Women walk on a windy day outside Kabul July 23, 2013. REUTERS/Mohammad Ismail (AFGHANISTAN - Tags: SOCIETY TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY) FOR BEST QUALITY IMAGE ALSO SEE: GF2EA4O0SZO01

Background imageAfghan Collection: A birds nest is seen on a chain hanging in a kitchen of the Afghan security forces

A birds nest is seen on a chain hanging in a kitchen of the Afghan security forces compound in the Zharay district of Kandahar province, southern Afghanistan June 9, 2012

Background imageAfghan Collection: An Afghan policeman stands beside the national flag in southern Afghanistans Helmand

An Afghan policeman stands beside the national flag in southern Afghanistans Helmand
An Afghan policeman stands beside the national flag while watching a patrol return to base from a clifftop near the town of Kunjak in southern Afghanistans Helmand province, November 1, 2010

Background imageAfghan Collection: An Afghan woman in a burqa walks along a road on a windy day on the outskirts of Kabul

An Afghan woman in a burqa walks along a road on a windy day on the outskirts of Kabul April 16, 2013. REUTERS/Mohammad Ismail (AFGHANISTAN - Tags: SOCIETY TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)

Background imageAfghan Collection: A woman carries a sack on her head along a street on a snowy day in Kabul

A woman carries a sack on her head along a street on a snowy day in Kabul February 11, 2012. REUTERS/Omar Sobhani (AFGHANISTAN - Tags: SOCIETY TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY ENVIRONMENT)

Background imageAfghan Collection: A member of Afghan security force inspects at the site of a suicide attack in Kabul

A member of Afghan security force inspects at the site of a suicide attack in Kabul, May 4, 2015. A suicide bomber attacked a bus in Kabul on Monday that was carrying employees from Afghanistans

Background imageAfghan Collection: Afghan policeman keep watch as the wreckage of a bus which was damaged during a blast is

Afghan policeman keep watch as the wreckage of a bus which was damaged during a blast is being transported on top of a truck at the site of a blast in an area close to the Russian embassy in the west

Background imageAfghan Collection: RAF C17 GlobemasterTransport Aircraft

RAF C17 GlobemasterTransport Aircraft
A Royal Air Force C17 transport aircraft at Camp Bastion in Afghanistan, during operations to return equipment to the UK during drawdown from Operation Herrick in July 2014

Background imageAfghan Collection: The Buddhas of Bamiyan, Afghanistan

The Buddhas of Bamiyan, Afghanistan Date: 1834

Background imageAfghan Collection: Khyber Pass - Dead Afghan Frontier Raider

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

Background imageAfghan Collection: The last eleven at Maiwand. Date: 27 July 1880

The last eleven at Maiwand. Date: 27 July 1880

Background imageAfghan Collection: Major-General Sir Peter Stark Lumsden - portrait sitting

Major-General Sir Peter Stark Lumsden - portrait sitting
3919264 Major-General Sir Peter Stark Lumsden - portrait sitting by Ward, Leslie Matthew (Spy) (1851-1922); (add.info.: Major-General Sir Peter Stark Lumsden - portrait sitting)

Background imageAfghan Collection: The British Commandant of Shah Shoojans 2nd Jannah Cavalry and Affhan Troopers of the Corps

The British Commandant of Shah Shoojans 2nd Jannah Cavalry and Affhan Troopers of the Corps
STC161819 The British Commandant of Shah Shoojans 2nd Jannah Cavalry and Affhan Troopers of the Corps, from Characters and Costumes of Afghuanistan written by Captain Lockyer Willis Hart

Background imageAfghan Collection: View of Cabul, c1891. Creator: James Grant

View of Cabul, c1891. Creator: James Grant
View of Cabul, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Background imageAfghan Collection: Mountaineers of Afghanistan, c1891. Creator: James Grant

Mountaineers of Afghanistan, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Mountaineers of Afghanistan, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Background imageAfghan Collection: View in Afghanistan, c1891. Creator: James Grant

View in Afghanistan, c1891. Creator: James Grant
View in Afghanistan, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Background imageAfghan Collection: Damans, Hindkis, Uzbeks and Eimaks of Afghanistan - in 'The old and modern costume'by Ferrario

Damans, Hindkis, Uzbeks and Eimaks of Afghanistan - in "The old and modern costume"by Ferrario, ed Milan
LSE4099199 Damans, Hindkis, Uzbeks and Eimaks of Afghanistan - in " The old and modern costume" by Ferrario, ed Milan, 1819-20 by Ferrario

Background imageAfghan Collection: Maharana Jawan Singh (reg. 1828-38) of Mewar hunting wild boar, Udaipur (gouache on paper)

Maharana Jawan Singh (reg. 1828-38) of Mewar hunting wild boar, Udaipur (gouache on paper)
XZL150446 Maharana Jawan Singh (reg.1828-38) of Mewar hunting wild boar, Udaipur (gouache on paper) by Indian School, (19th century); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK

Background imageAfghan Collection: Head of Buddha, Kushan period, 3rd-5th century. Creator: Unknown

Head of Buddha, Kushan period, 3rd-5th century. Creator: Unknown
Head of Buddha, Kushan period, 3rd-5th century

Background imageAfghan Collection: Head of a Bodhisattva, Kushan period, About 3rd / 5th century. Creator: Unknown

Head of a Bodhisattva, Kushan period, About 3rd / 5th century. Creator: Unknown
Head of a Bodhisattva, Kushan period, About 3rd/5th century

Background imageAfghan Collection: Male Head, 2nd / 3rd century. Creator: Unknown

Male Head, 2nd / 3rd century. Creator: Unknown
Male Head, 2nd/3rd century

Background imageAfghan Collection: Head of an Adorant, 4th / 5th century. Creator: Unknown

Head of an Adorant, 4th / 5th century. Creator: Unknown
Head of an Adorant, 4th/5th century

Background imageAfghan Collection: Head of a Female Deity, 4th / 5th century. Creator: Unknown

Head of a Female Deity, 4th / 5th century. Creator: Unknown
Head of a Female Deity, 4th/5th century

Background imageAfghan Collection: Head of a Female Adorant, 4th / 5th century. Creator: Unknown

Head of a Female Adorant, 4th / 5th century. Creator: Unknown
Head of a Female Adorant, 4th/5th century

Background imageAfghan Collection: Walking Buddha, Kushan period, 3rd / 4th century. Creator: Unknown

Walking Buddha, Kushan period, 3rd / 4th century. Creator: Unknown
Walking Buddha, Kushan period, 3rd/4th century

Background imageAfghan Collection: Head of a Bodhisattva, 3rd / 5th century. Creator: Unknown

Head of a Bodhisattva, 3rd / 5th century. Creator: Unknown
Head of a Bodhisattva, 3rd/5th century

Background imageAfghan Collection: Four-Armed Seated God Ganesha, Shahi period, 7th / 8th century. Creator: Unknown

Four-Armed Seated God Ganesha, Shahi period, 7th / 8th century. Creator: Unknown
Four-Armed Seated God Ganesha, Shahi period, 7th/8th century. Made in Afghanistan, or what is now Pakistan

Background imageAfghan Collection: Veneration of the Buddhas Relics, Kushan period, 2nd / 3rd century. Creator: Unknown

Veneration of the Buddhas Relics, Kushan period, 2nd / 3rd century. Creator: Unknown
Veneration of the Buddhas Relics, Kushan period, 2nd/3rd century. Ancient region of Gandhara (modern Afghanistan or Pakistan)

Background imageAfghan Collection: Afghan Throw, c. 1938. Creator: Erwin Stenzel

Afghan Throw, c. 1938. Creator: Erwin Stenzel
Afghan Throw, c. 1938

Background imageAfghan Collection: Oil Lamp (Cheragh), Ilkhanid dynasty (1256-1353), Early 13th century. Creator: Unknown

Oil Lamp (Cheragh), Ilkhanid dynasty (1256-1353), Early 13th century. Creator: Unknown
Oil Lamp (Cheragh), Ilkhanid dynasty (1256-1353), Early 13th century

Background imageAfghan Collection: Afghan refugees in Iran

Afghan refugees in Iran
Saeed Kouhkan

Background imageAfghan Collection: Afghan Carriage Robe, c. 1937. Creator: J. Howard Iams

Afghan Carriage Robe, c. 1937. Creator: J. Howard Iams
Afghan Carriage Robe, c. 1937




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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.