North West Frontier Province Collection

The Gordon Highlanders. How Piper Findlater won the V. C. at Dargai, 1897, (1939)
The Gordon Highlanders. How Piper Findlater won the V.C. at Dargai, 1897, (1939). The Storming of the Dargai Heights by the 1st Gordon Highlanders and the Gurkhas, 1897

View into Afghanistan from the Khyber Pass, North West Frontier Province, Pakistan, Asia

A party of Wuzurees crossing the Indus on water-jars, 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson
A party of Wuzurees crossing the Indus on water-jars, 1864. 'The readiness shown by the natives of India in making the most of the means at their disposal is quite a national characteristic

Expedition against the hill tribes on the Punjaub Frontier, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Expedition against the hill tribes on the Punjaub Frontier: view of the Chumla Valley and village of Umbeylah from the position held by the British force on the Goroo Heights, 1864

Expedition against the hill tribes on the Punjaub Frontier, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Expedition against the hill tribes on the Punjaub Frontier: view of the Chumla Valley and village of Umbeylah from the position held by the British force on the Goroo Heights, 1864

The Indian Frontier War, 1897: The storming of the Dargai Ridge by the Gordon Highlanders
The Indian Frontier War, 1897: The Storming of the Dargai Ridge by the Gordon Highlanders, October 20, (1901). Fighting between British troops and Afridi tribesmen on the North-West Frontier

Storming of the Dargai Heights by the 1st Gordon Highlanders and the Gurkhas, 1897 (1906). Figthing between British troops and Afridi tribesmen on the North-West Frontier during the Tirah Campaign

General Jacobs, of the Scinde Horse, 1858. Creator: Unknown
General Jacobs, of the Scinde Horse, 1858. When the first Affghan war broke out Lieutenant Jacob accompanied the army of Lord Keane as far as Upper Scinde

Camp of General Roberts at Thal on the Kuram River, (1901). Creator: Unknown
Camp of General Roberts at Thal on the Kuram River, (1901). Military camp of British soldier Sir Frederick, 1st Earl Roberts (1832-1914) on the Kurram River near the town of Thall

Attack in the Kuram Valley, (1901). Creator: Richard Caton Woodville II
Attack in the Kuram Valley, (1901). Incident in the Kurram Valley, North-West Frontier Province, India, (now Pakistan). British soldier Sir Frederick

Map of India - North Western Section. Map showing Afghanistan and the Khyber Pass, what is now Pakistan, the Spin Ghar and Himalayan mountain ranges and parts of northern India

The fort of Ali Masjid in the Khyber Pass, 1908. From Harmsworth History of the World, Volume 2, by Arthur Mee, J.A. Hammerton, & A.D. Innes, M.A. [Carmelite House, London, 1908]

Rock fortress, Afghan border, c1924. A print from Countries of the World, edited by JA Hammerton, first volume, The Fleetway House, London, c1924

Whos to Pay?, 1878. Artist: Swain
Whos to Pay?, 1878. British prime minister Benjamin Disraeli and a personification of India wearing a sari. Behind is a map of Indias North West Frontier and Afghanistan

The Khyber Pass, Afghanistan, 1900. The Khyber is a strategically important pass connecting Pakistan with Afghanistan. Illustration from The Life and Times of Queen Victoria, by Robert Wilson, (1900)

Preaching Holy War during an uprising in British India, 1897. Artist: F Meaulle
Preaching Holy War during an uprising in British India, 1897. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 3rd October 1897

Revolt on the North-West Frontier, the British besieged at Malakand, India, 1897. Artist: Oswaldo Tofani
Revolt on the North-West Frontier, the British besieged at Malakand, India, 1897. The British had to fight a fierce battle against besieging Pathans until the arrival of a relief force

Pakistan, N-W Frontier Province, Hunza Valley. A lone jeep creeps along the narrow road between Gilgit and Hunza in North-West Frontier Province, Pakistan

Pakistan, N-W Frontier Province, Indus River. A woman shields herself from the hot sun along the Indus River in Pakistans North-West Frontier Province. (Editorial Usage Only)

Polo players in the birthplace of polo, Chitral, Pakistan, Asia

The birthplace of polo, Chitral, North West Frontier Province, Pakistan, Asia

Three wheeled vehicles on main road, Mingora, Swat valley, North West Frontier Province, Pakistan, Asia

Agricultural landscape near Murghazar, Swat, North West Frontier Province, Pakistan, Asia

Bahrain area, Swat, North West Frontier Province, Pakistan, Asia

Butkara ruins, Swat valley, North West Frontier Province, Pakistan, Asia

Winding road, Khyber Pass area, North West Frontier Province, Pakistan, Asia

Taveezona pendant from North West Frontier Province, M.C.H. Pakistan, Asia

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"The North West Frontier Province: A Glimpse into the Historic Battlefields and Borderlands" Step back in time to 1897, when bravery knew no bounds. The Gordon Highlanders etched their names in history as Piper Findlater emerged victorious, earning the esteemed Victoria Cross at Dargai. This tale of heroism resonates through the ages. Cast your gaze towards Afghanistan from the legendary Khyber Pass, a gateway between nations that has witnessed countless conflicts. In 1897, during the Indian Frontier War, the daring storming of Dargai Ridge by the Gordon Highlanders left an indelible mark on this rugged terrain. Join us on a journey to witness another remarkable feat - the Storming of Dargai Heights by not only the valiant 1st Gordon Highlanders but also alongside them were fearless Gurkhas in 1906. Artists Vereker Monteith Hamilton and an unknown talent have immortalized this historic event with their brushstrokes. Venture further into our narrative as we unveil General Roberts' camp at Thal on Kuram River in 1901. An unknown creator captures this pivotal moment where strategies were devised and courage was fortified amidst challenging circumstances. The Kuram Valley beckons next, where Richard Caton Woodville II's artistic prowess brings alive an attack that unfolded in 1901. Feel your heart race as you witness soldiers battling against all odds for control over these treacherous lands. A map reveals India's northwestern section; its intricate details showcasing how borders shape destinies and define legacies. Ali Masjid Fort stands tall within Khyber Pass since its construction in 1908 - a testament to resilience amidst turbulent times. Marvel at a rock fortress guarding Afghan borders circa 1924; it silently whispers tales of ancient civilizations intertwined with modern struggles for power and dominance. Delve deeper into history with Swain's artwork "Who's to Pay.