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The Peiwar Khotal, 1878, (1901). Creator: W McCracken
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The Peiwar Khotal, 1878, (1901). Creator: W McCracken
The Peiwar Khotal, 1878, (1901). The point of view is from No.2 Mountain Battery Camp. A gun of the enemy was placed upon the end of the central spur. The " Khotal" is up the dark passage to the right of the spur. Drawing by W. McCracken, Magi and Dakaiti Department, India, from a sketch made the day before the attack. View of the Peiwar Kotal Pass between Pakistan and Afghanistan, scene of the Battle of Peiwar Kotal, fought on 28-29 November 1878 between British forces under Sir Frederick Sleigh Roberts and Afghan forces under Karim Khan, during the opening stages of the Second Anglo-Afghan War. The British won the battle and seized the strategic Pass. From " The Life and Deeds of Earl Roberts, Vol. II. - To The Abdication of Yakub Khan", by J. Maclaren Cobban. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, Edinburgh, 1901]
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This print titled "The Peiwar Khotal, 1878" takes us back to a significant moment in history. The image, created by W. McCracken in 1901, provides a glimpse into the viewpoint of No. 2 Mountain Battery Camp during the Battle of Peiwar Kotal. The photograph showcases the rugged beauty of the Peiwar Kotal Pass, nestled between Pakistan and Afghanistan. In this scene, we witness the aftermath of a hard-fought battle between British forces led by Sir Frederick Sleigh Roberts and Afghan forces under Karim Khan during the Second Anglo-Afghan War. The strategic importance of this pass is evident as it served as a gateway for both sides to gain control over crucial territories. The attention to detail in McCracken's drawing transports us back to that fateful day before the attack took place. We can almost feel the tension and anticipation lingering in the air as we gaze upon this historical artwork. "The Life and Deeds of Earl Roberts, Vol. II - To The Abdication of Yakub Khan" by J. Maclaren Cobban further enriches our understanding of this eventful period in British military history. As we contemplate this print today, let us remember those who fought valiantly on these treacherous mountain slopes and acknowledge their contributions towards shaping our world today.
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