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Frontier Raiders under military escort, NWFP
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Frontier Raiders under military escort, NWFP
Frontier Raiders ( Loosewallahs ) - religious fanatics from the border territory of the NWFP, under military escort by British Indian Colonial soldiers. Date: circa 1920s
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This evocative photograph captures the tense atmosphere of the North-West Frontier Province (NWFP) in the 1920s, as British Indian colonial soldiers escort a group of Frontier Raiders, also known as Loosewallahs, through a northern border territory. The Loosewallahs were religious fanatics from the Afghan border region who were known for their raids into India. The NWFP was a volatile region, with porous borders and a history of conflict between the British colonial authorities and local tribes. The Loosewallahs, who were often inspired by religious fervor or a desire for plunder, posed a significant threat to the security of the British Raj. In response, the British military maintained a strong presence in the region, and escorts like the one depicted in this photograph were a common sight. The soldiers, dressed in their full regalia, are seen here leading the Loosewallahs through the rugged terrain, their rifles at the ready. The Loosewallahs, dressed in traditional Afghan clothing, follow closely behind, their faces expressionless and their eyes fixed on the horizon. The photograph offers a glimpse into a time of tension and uncertainty, as the British struggled to maintain control over their colonial territories in the face of local resistance. It also highlights the complex and often fraught relationship between the colonial powers and the indigenous populations, as well as the challenges of policing and governing remote and difficult-to-reach areas. Overall, this photograph is a powerful reminder of the complex history of the North-West Frontier Province and the challenges faced by the British colonial authorities in maintaining order in a far-flung and often hostile territory.
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