Second Afghan War Collection

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)

Portrait of Shir Ali Khan (1825-79) Emir of Afghanistan
CHT165182 Portrait of Shir Ali Khan (1825-79) Emir of Afghanistan, 1878 (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

North-Western Afghan mountain troops fighting against the British, engraved by H
CHT165184 North-Western Afghan mountain troops fighting against the British, engraved by H. Koch (engraving) (b/w photo) by Bayard, Emile Antoine (1837-91) (after); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs

Facsimile of a portrait of Muhammad Ya qub Khan (1849-1923
CHT165185 Facsimile of a portrait of Muhammad Ya qub Khan (1849-1923) Emir of Afghanistan (pen & ink on paper) (b/w photo) by Afghan School; Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

General Roberts... Attacked by ghilzais in the Shutargardan Pass, September 27, 1879, (1901)
General Roberts and Staff Attacked by ghilzais in the Shutargardan Pass, September 27, 1879, (1901). Scene during the Second Afghan War: British forces under Sir Frederick

92nd Highlanders and 2nd Gurkhas storming Gaudi Mullah Sahibdad, Afghanistan, 1901
92nd Highlanders and 2nd Gurkhas storming Mulla Sahibdad, Afghanistan, 1901. British Empire troops commanded by Lord Roberts defeating an Afghan army to relieve the siege of Kandahar during

Maiwand: Saving the Guns, 1883 (1906). Royal Horse Artillery fleeing from an Afghan attack at the Battle of Maiwand in 1880 during the Second Anglo-Afghan War

Field Marshal Lord Roberts of Kandahar, British soldier, late 19th or early 20th century. Frederick Sleigh Roberts (1832-1914) was one of the foremost British military figures of Victorian times

Whos to Pay?, 1878. Artist: Swain
Whos to Pay?, 1878. British prime minister Benjamin Disraeli and a personification of India wearing a sari. Behind is a map of Indias North West Frontier and Afghanistan

Lieutenant General Sir Robert Low, 1900. Artist: Elliott & Fry
Lieutenant General Sir Robert Low, 1900. Director of transport on the march to Kandahar in 1880, and commander of the Bombay Army from 1898-1903

General Sir Frederick Sleigh Roberts, 1882. Artist: Lock & Whitfield
General Sir Frederick Sleigh Roberts, 1882. Sir Frederick, 1st Earl Roberts (1832-1914) was one of the foremost British military figures of Victorian times

Lieutenant-General Alfred Gaselee, commanding the British forces in China, 1902. Artist: Bassano Studio
Lieutenant-General Alfred Gaselee, commanding the British forces in China, 1902. Gaselee (1844-1918) marched from Kandahar to Kabul and back again in the Afghan War

Major-General Francis Howard, commanding 8th Brigade, South Africa Field Force, 1902. Artist: Ellis
Major-General Francis Howard, commanding 8th Brigade, South Africa Field Force, 1902. A Captain at Ali Musjid with the Rifle Brigade Howard had reached the rank of Major-General by the time he was

Major-General George Pretyman, Military Commandant, Bloemfontein, South Africa, 1902. Aide-de-Camp on the march to Kandahar in the Seconf Afghan War

Field Marshal Sir Donald Martin Stewart, British soldier, c1900 (1902). Artist: Elliott & Fry
Field Marshal Sir Donald Martin Stewart, British soldier, c1900 (1902). Stewart (1824-1900) commanded the Kandahar Field Force in the Second Afghan War, and ended his days, in 1900

Lord Roberts, British soldier, 1901. Artist: Elliott & Fry
Lord Roberts, British soldier, 1901. Sir Frederick, 1st Earl Roberts (1832-1914) was one of the foremost British military figures of Victorian times

General Sir Frederick Roberts, 1893. Artist: W Roffe
General Sir Frederick Roberts, 1893. Sir Frederick, 1st Earl Roberts (1832-1914) was one of the foremost British military figures of Victorian times

Frederick Sleigh Roberts, British soldier, c1901. Sir Frederick, 1st Earl Roberts (1832-1914) was one of the foremost British military figures of Victorian times

Frederick Sleigh Roberts, British soldier, c1900. Sir Frederick, 1st Earl Roberts (1832-1914) was one of the foremost British military figures of Victorian times

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"The Second Afghan War: A Glimpse into the Historical Battlefields and Diplomatic Endeavors" In 1879, during the Afghan War, Major Wigram Battye valiantly met his demise in the fierce Battle of Futtehabad. This conflict, marked by its intensity and strategic significance, unfolded against a backdrop dominated by influential figures such as Emir Shir Ali Khan and Muhammad Ya qub Khan. The signing of the Peace Treaty at Gundamak on May 26th brought temporary respite to this tumultuous period. However, tensions persisted as North-Western Afghan mountain troops engaged in relentless combat against British forces. The engravings depicting these battles vividly portray the courage and determination exhibited by both sides. One particularly remarkable event occurred when General Roberts led his force through hazardous terrain to advance up the Hazardarakht Defile towards Shutargardan in 1901. Despite facing treacherous conditions, they pressed forward with unwavering resolve. Yet not all encounters were victorious for the British forces. In September 1879, General Roberts found himself under attack from ghilzais while traversing the Shutargardan Pass—a testament to the challenges faced during this war. The joint efforts of soldiers from different backgrounds were also noteworthy; exemplified when Highlanders from the 92nd regiment joined forces with Gurkhas to storm Gaudi Mullah Sahibdad in Afghanistan during 1901—an act that demonstrated unity amidst adversity. Amongst these tales of valor and sacrifice was an incident known as "Maiwand: Saving the Guns" which took place in 1883. It showcased heroic actions undertaken by individuals who risked their lives to protect artillery pieces—symbolizing resilience even amidst dire circumstances. Field Marshal Lord Roberts emerged as a prominent figure throughout this era—a distinguished British soldier whose leadership played a pivotal role on numerous occasions within late-19th or early-20th-century Afghanistan. The captivating artwork of "Whos to Pay.