Afghan Collection

The Remnants of an Army. Photomechanical print after Elizabeth Thompson (later Lady Butler). Associated with the Retreat from Kabul, 1st Afghan War (1838-1842). Date: 1856

Afghanistan, Mazar-I-Sharif, Shrine of Hazrat Ali AFGHANISTAN, Mazar-I-Sharif, Pilgrims at the Shrine of Hazrat Ali (who was assissinated in 661)

Advert / Dunlop Tyres 1933
Advertisement for Dunlop tyres: women wearing cloche hat with single breasted 3/4 length winter coat, walking her borzoi dogs

Afghan Hound Dog
JD-16761 DOG - three Afghan hounds, studio shot Also known as a Tazi John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Afghan War / Dargai
THE STORMING OF DARGAI The Gordon Highlanders, under Colonel Mathias, storm heights fiercely defended by a large force of Afridis

Planes Bomb Emirs Fort
British planes bomb the Emirs mountain fortress

Afghan People / 1848
Some of the various indigenous peoples of Afghanistan

Guns at Maiwand
BATTLE OF MAIWAND Saving the guns : though the British force was defeated by the Afghans, they were able to retreat to Kandahar in relatively good order

Afghan Futtehabad 1879
At the battle of Futtehabad during the Afghan War, Lieutenant Hamilton of the Guide Corps is awarded the Victoria Cross for his brave cavalry charge

Ataturk and Amanullah Khan in a rowing boat - 1928
Exceptionally rare postcard from May 1928 showing Mustafa Kemal Ataturk (18811938), President of Turkey, pictured in a rowing boat with the Sovereign of Afghanistan

Save Me From My Friends! Amir Sher Ali of Afghanistan endeavors to stand between the Russian bear
SECOND AFGHAN WAR, 1878. Save Me From My Friends! Amir Sher Ali of Afghanistan endeavors to stand between the Russian bear and the British lion as each eyes the other with suspicion

The Khyber Pass - Pakistan / Afghanistan Border
The Khyber Pass, Peshawar, West Pakistan / Afghanistan Border. Date: 1960s

SECOND AFGHAN WAR, 1878. Save Me From My Friends! Amir Sher Ali of Afghanistan endeavors to stand between the Russian bear and the British lion as each eyes the other with suspicion

Foxhound Light Protected Patrol Vehicle in Afghanistan
A Foxhound Light Protected Patrol Vehicle is put through its paces at Camp Bastion, Afghanistan. Foxhound is at the cutting edge of protected patrol vehicle technology

Mohammed Nadir Shah - King of Afghanistan with his Brother
Mohammed Nadir Shah (1883-1933) (second from right) - King of Afghanistan between 1923-1933 with his Brother and two other Officers. Date: circa 1924

ASIA MAP, 19th CENTURY. Persia, Afghanistan, Turkestan, India, Tibet, Burma, and Siam. Detail from a late 19th century map of Asia

Dancing Dervishes, Folio from a Divan of Hafiz, ca. 1480. Creator: Bihzad
Dancing Dervishes, Folio from a Divan of Hafiz, ca. 1480

Afridi Tribesman of the Khyber Pass, NWFP
Afridi Tribesman (Afreedis / Abaorteans) - a Pashtun (Pathan) tribe from the Khyber Pass region posing with his long rifle. Date: circa 1920s

Afghanistan, Mazar-I-Sharif, Detail of tilework, Shrine of Hazrat Ali AFGHANISTAN, Mazar-I-Sharif, Detail of tilework, Shrine of Hazrat Ali (who was assissinated in 661)

NWFP - Khyber Pass - Supplies taken to Fort Maud - situated exactly halfway from India (as was then) to Afghanistan. Date: circa 1910

WW2 - British Majorcoats and Khassadars at Chitral
WW2 - British Soldiers (one on radio - far left) with Khassadars of North Waziristan, at Chitral (then Northern India, now Pakistan), close to the border with Afghanistan. Date: circa 1940

Sarwani Soldier
A Sarwani (or Sherwani) tribesman. The Sarwani are a Batani Pashtun tribe settled in Afghanistan, Pakistan and India. Date: circa 1910

Peshawar - Pathan Tribesmen with rifles (matchlocks)

Khyber Pass - Afghanistan / Pakistan - Khyber Railway Tunnel
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

Afghan Hound Dog
JD-13751 Afghan Hound Dog John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Lord Roberts 1900
FREDERICK SLEIGH 1st EARL ROBERTS British soldier riding his arab charger, Volonel, which he rode to Kandahar in 1879 during the Afghan conflict

The Maharajas Palace at Srinagar, Kashmir, India
The Maharajas Palace (Sher Garhi Palace) at Srinagar, Kashmir, India on the banks of the Jhelum River, a tributary of the Indus

An Ambuscade, (1901). Creator: Unknown
An Ambuscade, (1901). Ambush during the Second Afghan War, Afghanistan, in 1878: local fighters lie in wait for British forces. After a painting made late 19th-early 20th century

Picture No. 11073384
Dog Afghan Hound. Dog Afghan Hound

AFGHAN WAR (1839-1842). The British Army camp outside Kabul, Afghanistan. Contemporary English steel engraving

Dog - Afghan Hound
LA-5512 Dog - Afghan Hound Also known as Tazi Jean-Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

1879 / AFGHAN WAR
British artillery passes through the Kabul Gate at Jellalabad

The Afghan Boundary: Junction of the Murghab and Kushk Rivers, Ak-Tapa in the Distance, 1885

Mr. Burke Posing the Ameer, the Ameer Yakoob Khan at Gandamak, Afghan War, Engraving 1882

A Map of the Kingdom of Kabul (colour litho)
XCF275023 A Map of the Kingdom of Kabul (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Lord Napier of Magdala Unveiling in Rochester Cathedral a Memorial Window to The
Lord Napier of Magdala Unveiling in Rochester Cathedral a Memorial Window to the Officers and Men of the Royal Engineers who Fell in the South African and Afghan Campaigns, Uk, 1883

Afghan vendor wears rings on his fingers to attract customers ahead of Eid-al-Fitr in
An Afghan vendor wears rings on his fingers to attract customers ahead of the Muslim festival of Eid-al-Fitr in Kabul September 9, 2010

Map of the Himalayan region (Bhutan, China, India, Nepal, Turkestan, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Burma or Myanmar), ca
NWI4865646 Map of the Himalayan region (Bhutan, China, India, Nepal, Turkestan, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Burma or Myanmar), ca. 1870

Second Afghan Anglo War (18778-1880): Punjab regiment (Panjab or Punjab) (Pakistan)
NWI4865784 Second Afghan Anglo War (18778-1880): Punjab regiment (Panjab or Punjab) (Pakistan) joins British troops during the war in Afghanistan, 1878 - Colorisee engraving

Asia: traditional costumes of the population of the Asian continent. Indian dancer and Afghan men (Afghanistan)
NWI4865034 Asia: traditional costumes of the population of the Asian continent. Indian dancer and Afghan men (Afghanistan) in the 19th century

Asia: traditional costumes of the population of the Asian continent. Afghan man (Afghanistan) in the 19th century
NWI4864991 Asia: traditional costumes of the population of the Asian continent. Afghan man (Afghanistan) in the 19th century

Soldier afghan d'Herat - Afghan soldier from Herat in turban, robes, skirts
FLO4723742 Soldier afghan d'Herat - Afghan soldier from Herat in turban, robes, skirts and carrying a musket - Handcoloured woodcut by Meganck after an illustration by S.B

The laying of track on the Bolan Pass Railway Line
5308366 The laying of track on the Bolan Pass Railway Line.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the laying of track on the Bolan Pass Railway Line which served the British army station at Quetta)

Portrait of Abdur Rahman Khan (1840 or 1844-1901) nicknamed the Iron Emir, Emir of Kabul and Afghanistan
NWI4914730 Portrait of Abdur Rahman Khan (1840 or 1844-1901) nicknamed the Iron Emir, Emir of Kabul and Afghanistan. Lithography after a 19th century photograph.; (add.info)

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

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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.