Khyber Collection (page 2)

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

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The Afghan War: Lundi Khana, Khyber Pass, Cave where Sir Samuel Browne and Staff Bivouacked, 1879

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The Afghan War: Pass of Ali Musjid, in the Khyber, with Advanced Guard of the 14th Sikhs, 1879

Monument Raised at Kohat by Sir Charles Napier, G.C.B. and the Officers of the 31st Native Infantry, Bengal, over the Remains of Lieutenant W. H

Camel Caravan at the Caravaniserai Landikotal - NWFP
Camel Caravan at the Caravaniserai, Landikotal, NWFP en route from Afghanistan to Peshawar, Pakistan. Date: circa 1920s

Monument Raised at Kohat by Sir Charles Napier, G. C. B. and the Officers of the 31St
Monument Raised at Kohat by Sir Charles Napier, G.C.B. and the Officers of the 31st Native Infantry, Bengal, over the Remains of Lieutenant W. H

Fort Ali-Musjid - Khyber Pass, NWFP
Fort Ali-Musjid - Khyber Pass, North West Frontier Province Date: circa 1920s

Landi Kotal Pass - Khyber Pass
A view of Landi Kotal - the highest point on the Khyber Pass and a British fort/garrison during their rule of the subcontinent

Pakistan - Camel Caravan arriving from Afghanistan having braved the Khyber Pass. Date: 1924

Khyber Pass - Border - NWFP
Khyber Pass - Border between Afghanistan and North West Frontier Province. Date: 1909

Caravan on the way to Kabul in the Khyber Pass
Caravan on the way to Kabul, Afghanistan in the Khyber Pass. Date: 1906

The Prince of Wales at the Khyber Pass
Edward, Prince of Wales (later to become King Edward VIII) leaving the Khyber Pass during his world tour in 1921-2. Date: circa 1922

Entrance to the Khyber Pass, NWFP
Entrance to the Khyber Pass, North West Frontier Province Date: circa 1920

Trade Treaty between British and Afghan Governments
North West Frontier Province - Trade Treaty between British and Afghan Governments at the Frontier Post. The card shows a picket of Afghan infantry (on the left) and Britsih Infantry (on the right)

Afghan War / Ali Musjid
An Anglo-Indian encampment in the pass of Ali Musjid, in the Khyber. In the foreground can be seen the advance guard of the 14th Sikhs. Date: 1878

North West Frontier Province - Entrance to Khyber Pass
Entrance to the Khyber Pass near the Afghan border, close to Peshawar - the commercial, economic, political and cultural capital of the Pashtuns in Pakistan

Landi Kotal - North West Frontier Province
Winter view of Landi Kotal - the highest point on the Khyber Pass and a British fort/garrison during their rule of the subcontinent

Jamrud Fort - Peshawar, North West Frontier Province
Jamrud Fort - 10 miles from Peshawar, located on the edge of the Khyber Pass near the Afghan border. Peshawar is the commercial, economic, political and cultural capital of the Pashtuns in Pakistan

Afridis of the Pass - North West Frontier Province
Afridis of the (Khyber) Pass - North West Frontier Province

Khyber Pass - North West Frontier Province
Khyber Pass - between Jamrud and Ali-Musjid - North West Frontier Province

Khyber Pass - Afghanistan / Pakistan - Fort Peshawar
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, Afghanistan
Zakka Village - Khyber Pass, North West Frontier Province, Afghanistan - Pakistan Border. Throughout history, the Khyber Pass has been an important trade route between Central Asia and South Asia

Afghanistan - Khyber Pass - Border Sign
A fantastic photograph showing a group of British soldiers at the Afghan border at the Khyber Pass, standing and sitting around a sign which reads

Khyber Pass, Afghanistan - Straight Road
The straight road to Afghanistan - The Khyber Pass, North West Frontier Province

Camel Caravan passing from the Khyber Pass

Khyber Pass, Afghanistan - Fort Ali-Musjid

Afghan Delegation at Murree
The Afghan delegation, two days after the signing of the Treaty of Rawalpindi, signed at Murree on 8th August 1919 - between Afghanistan and Britain during the Third Anglo-Afghan War

Irregular corps of tribesmen - Khyber Pass
Irregular corps of tribesmen (Khasadars) from Waziristan in the North West Frontier Province. The Khyber Pass - the mountain pass that links Pakistan and Afghanistan

Red Kaffir Archers of Chitral - Khyber Pass
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

Border Territory - Afghan Infantry - Khyber Pass
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 - Afghanistan / Pakistan - Trade Caravans
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 - Afghanistan / Pakistan - Jandola 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

Khyber Pass - Afghanistan / Pakistan - Waterworks
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 - Afghanistan / Pakistan -Train & 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

Khyber Pass - Afghanistan / Pakistan - Mad Mullah
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 - Afghanistan / Pakistan - Kuchi Family
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 Afghans
Three Afghans from the Khyber Pass talk whilst resting on their rifles

Afghanistan / 1878 / Jumrood
The camp of the British Mission to Kabul, at Jumrood, near the Khyber Pass. The Mission was turned back by the Afghan Emir Sher Ali

Khyber Pass / 1878
The fort of Ali Musjid where, in 1878 a British Mission to Kabul was turned back by order of the Emir of that city, Sher Ali

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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.