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Ayub Khans ambassadors, Kandahar, 1880 circa (b / w photo)
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Ayub Khans ambassadors, Kandahar, 1880 circa (b / w photo)
5922161 Ayub Khans ambassadors, Kandahar, 1880 circa (b/w photo) by Simpson, Benjamin (1831-1923); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Ayub Khans ambassadors, Kandahar, 1880 circa.
Photograph by Benjamin Simpson (1831-1923), 2nd Afghan War (1878-1880), 1880 circa.
This photograph depicts the Afghan delegation that represented Ayub Khan, the Governor of Herat and brother of the dethroned Amir Yakub Khan, in discussions with the British at Kandahar. This was after Major-General Frederick Roberts victory over Ayub Khan outside Kandahar on 1 September 1880. This effectively ended the war, but negotiations on the future of Afghanistan were still necessary. Among the delegates was Umrjan Sahib Zadah (centre) who had greatly aided Ayub Khans victory at Maiwand in July 1880 by mobilising the Ghazis against the British. Despite the delegations efforts the British refused to deal with Ayub Khan and confirmed their support for Abdur Rahman who went on to ratify the Treaty of Gandamak (1878). Ayub Khan meanwhile became a fugitive.
From an album of 34 photographs.); © National Army Museum
Media ID 25152322
© National Army Museum / Bridgeman Images
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This print captures a significant moment in history - Ayub Khan's ambassadors in Kandahar, circa 1880. The image, taken by Benjamin Simpson during the 2nd Afghan War, showcases the Afghan delegation that represented Ayub Khan, the Governor of Herat and brother of the dethroned Amir Yakub Khan. The photograph was taken after Major-General Frederick Roberts achieved victory over Ayub Khan outside Kandahar on September 1st, 1880. While this marked the end of the war, negotiations regarding Afghanistan's future were still necessary. Among the delegates depicted is Umrjan Sahib Zadah at the center, who played a crucial role in Ayub Khan's triumph at Maiwand by mobilizing Ghazis against British forces. Despite their efforts, however, the British refused to engage with Ayub Khan and instead reaffirmed their support for Abdur Rahman. This ultimately led to Abdur Rahman ratifying the Treaty of Gandamak in 1878. As for Ayub Khan himself, he became a fugitive following these events. This photo is part of an album containing a total of 34 photographs and is housed at London's National Army Museum. It offers viewers a glimpse into an important chapter in Afghan-British relations during this tumultuous period in history.
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