Candahar Collection

View of Kandahar aka Qandahar or Candahar, Afghanistan in the 19th century
3062114 View of Kandahar aka Qandahar or Candahar, Afghanistan in the 19th century.; Private Collection; (add.info.: From The Century Edition of Cassell's History of England, published c. 1900)

The Afghan War, 1878-80: 91st Highlanders and the 2nd Gurkas storming Gandia Mullah, 1901
The Afghan War, 1878-80: 91st Highlanders and the 2nd Gurkas storming Gandia Mullah, (1901). Episode during the Battle of Kandahar in the Second Anglo-Afghan War in Afghanistan

The Battle of Kandahar, September 1st 1880 (litho)
STC373396 The Battle of Kandahar, September 1st 1880 (litho) by Clark, Christopher (1875-1942) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Last major conflict of the Second Anglo-Afghan War)

The Surrender of Candahar, Sketches on the Proposed State Railway, now abandoned (engraving)
1037679 The Surrender of Candahar, Sketches on the Proposed State Railway, now abandoned (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Surrender of Candahar)

Afghanistan, Native Sports at Candahar (engraving)
1045475 Afghanistan, Native Sports at Candahar (engraving) by Waller, Samuel Edmund (1850-1903) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Afghanistan, Native Sports at Candahar)

The Afghan War, Sketches on the Route to Quetta and Candahar (engraving)
1106529 The Afghan War, Sketches on the Route to Quetta and Candahar (engraving) by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Afghan War)

Scene of the Battle near Candahar, on 22 September, between Ayoub Khan and the Ameer Abdurrahman (engraving)
1590672 Scene of the Battle near Candahar, on 22 September, between Ayoub Khan and the Ameer Abdurrahman (engraving) by English School

Afghanistan, on the Road to Candahar (engraving)
1060217 Afghanistan, on the Road to Candahar (engraving) by Fripp, Charles Edwin (1854-1906); Private Collection; (add.info.: Afghanistan, on the Road to Candahar)

The Late Brigadier-General H F Brooke, killed in a Sortie from Candahar, 16 August (engraving)
1106876 The Late Brigadier-General H F Brooke, killed in a Sortie from Candahar, 16 August (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Afghan War, Guns crossing the Khojak Pass on the Road to Candahar (engraving)
1106821 The Afghan War, Guns crossing the Khojak Pass on the Road to Candahar (engraving) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Afghan War)

The Evacuation of Candahar, Notes on the Return March (engraving)
1054421 The Evacuation of Candahar, Notes on the Return March (engraving) by Corbould, Alfred Chantrey (1852-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Evacuation of Candahar)

The Afghan Campaign, Garrison Sports at Candahar, a Sketch at the Winning Post (engraving)
1045505 The Afghan Campaign, Garrison Sports at Candahar, a Sketch at the Winning Post (engraving) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Afghan Campaign)

The Impending Afghan War, Entrance to the Khojak Pass, from Pershin, on the Road to Candahar (engraving)
1621621 The Impending Afghan War, Entrance to the Khojak Pass, from Pershin, on the Road to Candahar (engraving) by English School

Afghanistan, A Parting Shot at Candahar (engraving)
1037740 Afghanistan, A Parting Shot at Candahar (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Afghanistan, A Parting Shot at Candahar)

Our Troops in Candahar, grinding the Sahibs Sword (engraving)
1037615 Our Troops in Candahar, grinding the Sahibs Sword (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Our Troops in Candahar, grinding the Sahibs Sword)

The War in Afghanistan, Candahar, with the British Cantonments, under General Sir Donald Stewart (engraving)
1106819 The War in Afghanistan, Candahar, with the British Cantonments, under General Sir Donald Stewart (engraving) by English School

The War in Afghanistan (engraving)
1106837 The War in Afghanistan (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in Afghanistan)

First Anglo-Afghan War (engraving)
1587161 First Anglo-Afghan War (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: First Anglo-Afghan War. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 26 November 1842)

Afghanistan, British Officers killed during the Campaign (engraving)
1060247 Afghanistan, British Officers killed during the Campaign (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Afghanistan)

The War in Afghanistan, Interior of the Citadel, Candahar (engraving)
1106824 The War in Afghanistan, Interior of the Citadel, Candahar (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in Afghanistan, Interior of the Citadel)

The War in Afghanistan, Citadel of Candahar, with the Principal Gate (engraving)
1106817 The War in Afghanistan, Citadel of Candahar, with the Principal Gate (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in Afghanistan)

The Afghan War, Scene of the Defeat of Ayoub Khan by General Sir F Roberts, at Baba Wali, near Candahar (engraving)
1106937 The Afghan War, Scene of the Defeat of Ayoub Khan by General Sir F Roberts, at Baba Wali, near Candahar (engraving) by English School

Sketches of Afghanistan (engraving)
1106853 Sketches of Afghanistan (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches of Afghanistan)

Plains of Kadani, View towards Candahar, over Chaman and Gatai, from the Signal Station on the Khojak Pass (engraving)
1106844 Plains of Kadani, View towards Candahar, over Chaman and Gatai, from the Signal Station on the Khojak Pass (engraving) by English School

The Afghan War, Khelat-I-Ghilzi, between Candahar and Ghuzni (engraving)
1106721 The Afghan War, Khelat-I-Ghilzi, between Candahar and Ghuzni (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Afghan War, Khelat-I-Ghilzi)

Afghanistan, Entrance to the Charsu, Candahar (engraving)
1060205 Afghanistan, Entrance to the Charsu, Candahar (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Afghanistan, Entrance to the Charsu, Candahar)

The Country round Candahar, Sirdar Troops (engraving)
2772583 The Country round Candahar, Sirdar Troops (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Country round Candahar, Sirdar Troops)

The Lansdowne Bridge over the Indus at Sukkur, on the Railway to Quetta and Candahar (engraving)
1626497 The Lansdowne Bridge over the Indus at Sukkur, on the Railway to Quetta and Candahar (engraving) by English School

"Off to Join My Regiment", from Charing Cross to Candahar (engraving)
1037839 " Off to Join My Regiment", from Charing Cross to Candahar (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Off to Join My Regiment")

British Officers engaged in the Zulu and Afghan Wars (engraving)
1058752 British Officers engaged in the Zulu and Afghan Wars (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: British Officers engaged in the Zulu and Afghan Wars)

The Afghan War, First View of Candahar (engraving)
1106637 The Afghan War, First View of Candahar (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Afghan War, First View of Candahar)

The Late Major Vandeleur, 7th Royal Fusiliers, killed at Candahar (engraving)
1106932 The Late Major Vandeleur, 7th Royal Fusiliers, killed at Candahar (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Late Major Vandeleur, 7th Royal Fusiliers)

The Afghan War (engraving)
1106868 The Afghan War (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Afghan War. Illustration for The Illustrated London News)

The War in Afghanistan, Map of the Country round Candahar (engraving)
1106820 The War in Afghanistan, Map of the Country round Candahar (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in Afghanistan)

The Afghan War, Candahar, with the British Cantonments under General Sir Donald Stewart (engraving)
1099755 The Afghan War, Candahar, with the British Cantonments under General Sir Donald Stewart (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Afghan War)

Battle of Kandahar - The 92nd Are To Take The Guns, (1901). Creator: Unknown
Battle of Kandahar - " The 92nd Are To Take The Guns", (1901). The Battle of Kandahar in southern Afghanistan was fought on 1 September 1880 between the British under General Frederick

General Robertss Staff, Kandahar Expedition, c1880, (1901). Creator: Bourne & Shepherd
General Robertss Staff, Kandahar Expedition, c1880, (1901). Portrait of General Frederick Sleigh Roberts (1832-1914), commander of British forces in Afghanistan

Watching the Rout of the Afghan Forces from Bab Wali Mountain, 1st September 1880, (1901). The Battle of Kandahar in southern Afghanistan was fought between the British under General Frederick Sleigh

Map Indicating General Robertss Route to Kabul... and the British and Russian Boundaries, 1901
Map Indicating General Robertss Route to Kabul, and Thence to Kandahar, and the British and Russian Boundaries, 1901. The route taken through Afghanistan by British officer Sir Frederick Sleigh

The Victory of Kandahar (Cavalry Pursuit to the Arghandab River), (1901). Creator: Unknown
The Victory of Kandahar (Cavalry Pursuit to the Arghandab River), (1901). The Battle of Kandahar in southern Afghanistan was fought on 1 September 1880 between the British under General Frederick

The City of Kandahar Looking from the South Towards Baba Wali Mountain, c1840, (1901). Men with camels and sheep near the town of Kandahar in the south of Afghanistan

Plans of the Battle of Candahar, (September 1, 1880), c1880. Episode of the Second Anglo-Afghan War, from 1878 to 1880. From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. IV, by James Grant

First Sight of Candahar, c1880. Episode of the Second Anglo?Afghan War, from 1878 to 1880. From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. IV, by James Grant

Eedgah, or North Gate, Candahar, c1880. Episode of the Second Anglo-Afghan War, from 1878 to 1880. From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. IV, by James Grant

Plan of General Robertss March from Cabul to Candahar, c1880. From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. IV, by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1880]

Plan of the Sortie from Candahar, (Aug. 16, 1880), c1880
Plan of the Sortie from Candahar (Aug. 16, 1880), c1880. From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. IV, by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1880]

Plan of General Burrows March to the Helmund (July 4-29, 1880), c1880. From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. IV, by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1880]

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The Afghan War: First View of Candahar, 1879

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"Candahar: A Glimpse into Afghanistan's Turbulent Past" Step back in time and explore the captivating history of Candahar, a city that has witnessed some of the most significant events in Afghan history. From the fierce battles fought during the Afghan War to the surrender that marked a turning point, Candahar holds tales of bravery and resilience. In 1878-80, brave soldiers like the 91st Highlanders and the 2nd Gurkas fearlessly stormed Gandia Mullah, showcasing their unwavering determination. The litho depiction of The Battle of Kandahar on September 1st, 1880 transports us to an era where valor clashed with adversity. The proposed State Railway may now be abandoned, but its engraving reminds us of ambitious plans for progress amidst chaos. Native Sports at Candahar offer a glimpse into local traditions and cultural celebrations that have stood strong through turbulent times. Journeying along Sketches on the Route to Quetta and Candahar takes us through treacherous terrains where Ayoub Khan faced off against Ameer Abdurrahman in a battle etched forever in history. On this road lies scenes frozen in engravings capturing both beauty and strife. Remembering fallen heroes like Brigadier-General H. F Brooke brings forth poignant emotions as we honor those who made sacrifices during Sorties from Candahar. Guns crossing the Khojak Pass symbolize perseverance despite challenging circumstances encountered during The Afghan War. Witnessing The Evacuation through engravings reveals not only military strategies but also highlights notes on return marches filled with hope for peace. Garrison Sports at Candahar remind us that even amidst conflict, moments of joy were cherished by those stationed there. As we gaze upon Entrance to Khojak Pass from Pershin on our way to Candahar, we sense an impending Afghan war, a reminder of the region's tumultuous history.