Hazara Collection

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Notes in the Black Mountains and Sikkim Campaign s, Northern India; Northumberland Fusiliers fordi Creator: Unknown
Notes in the Black Mountains and Sikkim Campaign s, Northern India; Northumberland Fusiliers fording the River Sirun, 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 38

Captain C. H. H. Beley; Killed in action on the Black Mountain, Western Himalayas, October 5th 1888 Creator: Unknown
Captain C.H.H. Beley; Killed in action on the Black Mountain, Western Himalayas, October 5th 1888, 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 38. July to December, 1888

Veterans of Eleven Campaigns, a Distinguished Group of the Kings Royal Rifles (b / w photo)
1600626 Veterans of Eleven Campaigns, a Distinguished Group of the Kings Royal Rifles (b/w photo) by English Photographer

The Black Mountain Expedition, Prisoners in the Fort of Oghi, Hazara (engraving)
1595899 The Black Mountain Expedition, Prisoners in the Fort of Oghi, Hazara (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Black Mountain Expedition)

The Campaign on the Punjaub Frontier, Abbottabad, the Chief Military and Civil Station in Hazara (engraving)
1611412 The Campaign on the Punjaub Frontier, Abbottabad, the Chief Military and Civil Station in Hazara (engraving) by English School

British Naval and Military Medals (engraving)
1047354 British Naval and Military Medals (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: British Naval and Military Medals)

The 24th (Baluchistan) Duchess of Connaughts own Regiment of Bombay Infantry (b / w photo)
1039303 The 24th (Baluchistan) Duchess of Connaughts own Regiment of Bombay Infantry (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Black Mountain Expedition (engraving)
1595731 The Black Mountain Expedition (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Black Mountain Expedition)

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

Abbottabad, Hazara District, British India (now in Pakistan). It was named after General Sir James Abbott. Date: circa 1920

Royal Sussex Regiment memorial, Murree Hills, India (now in Pakistan). It lists the names of fifteen soldiers, and three women, who died in 1888

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The Afghan War: Afghan Hill Tribes: Wullie Mohammed, a Dahzungi Hazara, 1879

Black Mountain Expedition 1887, British military campaign against the tribes of the Kala Dhaka. Northumberland fusiliers beyond Bagwan. Date: 1887

India Indus River
The Indus river at Hazara, in the Black Mountains. [Warning : this may be in Pakistan, not India]

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"Hazara: A Journey Through History and Valor" Step into the captivating world of Hazara, a region steeped in rich history and tales of bravery. Located in the picturesque Hazara District of Abbottabad, British India, this enchanting land has witnessed countless stories unfold amidst its stunning landscapes. In the late 19th century, during the Black Mountains and Sikkim Campaigns in Northern India, heroes emerged from the Northumberland Fusiliers fordi. Among them was Captain C. H. H. Beley, whose courage led him to sacrifice his life on the treacherous Black Mountain on October 5th, 1888. The legacy of valor continued with a distinguished group known as "Veterans of Eleven Campaigns, " hailing from Kings Royal Rifles. Their black-and-white photo captures their unwavering spirit and dedication towards serving their nation. Delving deeper into history reveals an engraving showcasing prisoners held within the Fort of Oghi during The Black Mountain Expedition. This depiction serves as a testament to both resilience and adversity faced by those who fought bravely for their cause. Abbottabad stands tall as Chief Military and Civil Station in Hazara; an engraving immortalizes its significance during The Campaign on Punjab Frontier. It symbolizes unity among soldiers who stood shoulder-to-shoulder defending their homeland against all odds. British Naval and Military Medals hold stories untold but recognized achievements earned through bloodshed and sacrifice. These medals honor individuals who displayed extraordinary gallantry while serving under challenging circumstances. The proud warriors captured in a black-and-white photograph belong to The 24th (Baluchistan) Duchess of Connaught's Own Regiment Bombay Infantry - exemplifying strength personified through uniformity. Abdor Rahman Khan ruled Afghanistan from 1880 to 1901 - his portrait reminds us that Hazara's influence extended beyond borders, shaping regional dynamics during that era.