Khyber Collection

Afghanistan / Khyber Pass
Through the Khyber Pass by the North-Western Railway - the illustration shows the Al-Masjid Gorge

Pakistan Peshawar
The English church : the Khyber Pass is in the distance, leading into Afghanistan

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

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

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

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

Fort Jamrud, Peshawar, Khyber Pass, now Pakistan
Vintage 19th century photograph, India - Fort Jamrud, Peshawar, Khyber Pass, now Pakistan

Khyber Pass - Dead Afghan Frontier Raider
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

Khyber Pass - Dead Afghan Frontier Raider
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

The Afghan War, Shadi Bogiar Pass, Khyber, from the Sarkai Heights (engraving)
1058945 The Afghan War, Shadi Bogiar Pass, Khyber, from the Sarkai Heights (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Afghan War, Shadi Bogiar Pass, Khyber)

India Pakistan - narrow path in the Khyber Pass region
Early 20th ccentury photograph - India Pakistan - narrow path in the Khyber Pass region, image Randolph Bezzant Holmes

India - street scene, probably Peshawar, Khyber Pass
Vintage 19th century photograph, India - street scene, probably Peshawar, Khyber Pass, now Pakistan

India - halt of a camel caravan, Peshawar, Khyber Pass
Vintage 19th century photograph, India - halt of a camel caravan, Peshawar, Khyber Pass, now Pakistan, Bourne and Shepherd studio

Fortress of Alimusjid, and the Khybur Pass, plate 13 from Scenery
STC110572 Fortress of Alimusjid, and the Khybur Pass, plate 13 from Scenery, Inhabitants and Costumes of Afghanistan, engraved by W.L

The Northamptons bringing in their dead, 1897 (lithograph)
3744574 The Northamptons bringing in their dead, 1897 (lithograph) by Bull, Rene(1872-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Indian Frontier Rising)

Afridi man, living between India and Afghanistan
Afridi man, living in the Khyber and Kohat Passes between India and Afghanistan. Date: 1922

The Indian Frontier Rising, the Expedition into the Khyber and Bazar Valley (engraving)
1615189 The Indian Frontier Rising, the Expedition into the Khyber and Bazar Valley (engraving) by Holland Tringham, Joseph (1861-1908); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Indian Frontier Rising)

War Correspondents in danger from the Afridis, 1897 (lithograph)
3744575 War Correspondents in danger from the Afridis, 1897 (lithograph) by Bull, Rene(1872-1942); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Afghan War, Pass of Ali Musjid, in the Khyber, with Advanced Guard of the 14th Sikhs (engraving)
1106457 The Afghan War, Pass of Ali Musjid, in the Khyber, with Advanced Guard of the 14th Sikhs (engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Indian Frontier Rising, Occupation of the Khyber, View at the Lower End of Ali Musjid Gorge (litho)
1615267 The Indian Frontier Rising, Occupation of the Khyber, View at the Lower End of Ali Musjid Gorge (litho) by Forestier

The Difficulty in the Khyber Pass (engraving)
1597879 The Difficulty in the Khyber Pass (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Difficulty in the Khyber Pass)

The Afghan War, the Khyber Pass from the Summit of Ali Musjid (engraving)
1058912 The Afghan War, the Khyber Pass from the Summit of Ali Musjid (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Afghan War)

The Indian Frontier Rising (b / w photo)
1597857 The Indian Frontier Rising (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Indian Frontier Rising)

AFGHANISTAN / KHYBER PASS
A watch-tower in the Khyber Pass. Date: 1878

British-Afghan war, watchtower in the Khyber Pass on the Afghan border with India

British-Afghan war, view of the Khyber Pass on the Afghan border with India

British-Afghan war, entrance to the Khyber Pass and view of the Jamrood fort that defends it, engraving from 1878

British-Afghan war, Afghan warriors placed in ambush in the Khyber Pass, engraving from 1878

Khyber Intercontinental Hotel - Peshawar, Pakistan. Now under new management. Date: 1975

The Khyber Pass, Bermuda - a narrow road in Warwick leading up to the south shore beaches near Astwood Cove. The Bermuda-based military regiment suffered very heavy casualties in the Khyber Pass

Soldier of the Yusufzai Tribe, Afghanistan
A soldier of the Yusufzai (also Youssofzay, Yousafzai, Esapzey, Yousufi, Eusofzye or Yusufi), one of the largest Pashtun tribes

Jamrud Fort, North West Frontier Province, British India
Jamrud Fort, at the entrance to the Khyber Pass, North West Frontier Province, British India (now in Pakistan). Date: circa 1910s

Ali Masjid Fort, Khyber Pass, India
Ali Masjid Fort (top of hill, left), at the narrowest point of the Khyber Pass, near Peshawar, India (now in Pakistan). circa 1905

British regimental crest -Cherat Hills, Pakistan
British Indian Regimental Badges Carved into the Rock Face in the Cherat Hills. Cherat was a hill station and sanatorium for British troops above the village of Saleh Khana commanding a view over

Gurkha troops marching to Dharmsala, Chitral relief, WW1
Troops of the 2/1st Gurkhas Division marching to Dharmsala for relief at Chitral, North West Frontier, India, during the First World War. Date: 1915

Treaty of Rawalpindi, 1919
Treaty of Rawalpindi, 8th August 1919 - between Afghanistan and Britain during the Third Anglo-Afghan War. Sardar Ali Ahmad Khan (pictured)

Khyber Pass - Afghanistan / Pakistan - Jamrud Fort
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

Natives and camels, Jamrud, North West Frontier Province
Natives and camels, Jamrud district, near the Khyber Pass, North West Frontier Province, British India (now in Pakistan). Date: circa 1910s

The Modern Boy front cover - the Khyber Pass
Front cover of The Modern Boy magazine featuring a photograph of roads around the Khyber Pass with a signpost pointing in one direction for cars and another for camels and horses

Group of Afghans - Khyber Pass, Afghanstan. Date: circa 1910

Cherat Hill club and sports ground, India (now Pakistan)
Officers club and soldiers football ground, Cherat Hill, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, North-West Frontier, India (now in Pakistan). Date: circa 1907

Group photo, winners of Cherat League, India
Group photo, H Company the Kings Regiment (Liverpool), winners of the Cherat League, Cherat Hill Station football ground, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, North-West Frontier, India (now in Pakistan)

NWFP - Khyber Pass - Showing Railway Bridge, Tunnel and defences. Date: circa 1920s

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The Afghan War: the Safed Koh Range, from the Khoord Khyber, 1879

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The Afghan War: the Ishpola Tope, Khyber Pass, 1879

The Afghan War: the Ishpola Tope, with Line of March in the Dry Bed of the Khyber River, 1879

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The Afghan War: Village of Lala Cheena, on the Khyber River, where the British Mission was Turned Back, 1879

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The War in Afghanistan: the Khoord Khyber: Return of Reconnaisance, 1879

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"Journey through the Historic Khyber: A Gateway Between Afghanistan and Pakistan" The rugged terrain of the Khyber Pass, connecting Afghanistan and Pakistan, has witnessed centuries of history. This ancient trade route has been a vital link between these two nations, serving as a lifeline for commerce and cultural exchange. Located in Peshawar, Pakistan's bustling city near the border with Afghanistan, the Khyber Pass holds immense significance, and is not only a strategic military outpost but also an emblem of resilience against invasions throughout history. Fort Jamrud stands proudly at the entrance of this legendary pass. Once part of British India's North West Frontier Province (NWFP), it guarded against potential threats from Afghan frontier raiders. The Afridi Tribesmen who inhabited this region added to its mystique with their rich traditions and fierce warrior spirit. In times past, supplies traversed through NWFP on their way to Fort Maud via the treacherous Khyber Pass. The construction of the remarkable Khyber Railway Tunnel further facilitated transportation along this challenging route. However, not all stories from these lands are tales of triumph. The echoes of conflicts resonate within these mountains as well. Fallen Afghan frontier raiders remind us that peace has often been elusive in this volatile region. Jamrud Fort and Ali Masjid Fort bear witness to historical events that have shaped South Asia's destiny. These formidable structures once stood under British India's rule but now serve as reminders of bygone eras. One cannot help but be captivated by images depicting scenes from "The Afghan War. " Shadi Bogiar Pass in Khyber offers a glimpse into those tumultuous times when battles were fought amidst breathtaking landscapes like Sarkai Heights. As we traverse through time along the historic path known as Khyber Pass, we discover more than just physical boundaries.