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Abdur Rahman Khan
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Abdur Rahman Khan Barakzai, also known by his epithet as the Iron Emir, was Emir of Afghanistan from 11 August 1880 until his death on 1 October 1901. He is known for uniting the country after years o
Abdur Rahman Khan in 1897
Abdur Rahman Khan in 1897
One of Abdur Rahman's guest houses and its gardens, Kabul
One of Abdur Rahman's guest houses and its gardens, Kabul
Jahan Nama Palace in Tashkurgan, built for the Amir
Jahan Nama Palace in Tashkurgan, built for the Amir
Abdur Rahman Khan during his reign
Abdur Rahman Khan during his reign
Second Anglo-Afghan War
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The Second Anglo-Afghan War was a military conflict fought between the British Raj and the Emirate of Afghanistan from 1878 to 1880, when the latter was ruled by Sher Ali Khan of the Barakzai dynasty,
Abdur Rahman Khan
…Mohammad Khan, founder of the Barakzai dynasty. Abdur Rahman Khan re-established the writ of the Afghan government after the disarray that followed the Second Anglo-Afghan war. He became known as The Iron Emir because of his government's military despotism. This despotism rested upon a well-appointed army and was administered…
5th Punjab Cavalry chasing the Afghan army at the Chardeh Valley in Kabul
5th Punjab Cavalry chasing the Afghan army at the Chardeh Valley in Kabul
A rare coin minted during the occupation of Kandahar. British Crown within wreath on the obverse, Arabic inscription in four lines on the reverse. The
A rare coin minted during the occupation of Kandahar. British Crown within wreath on the obverse, Arabic inscription in four lines on the reverse. These issues were struck under local authorities who routinely recalled and devalued the coppers. This abusive practice led to a great variety of types, often featuring various animal or flower motifs. Accordingly, the types on this coin were likely not ordered by the occupation authorities, but rather placed by an opportunistic engraver eager to please the occupiers.
The Afghan revolt: Herati Soldiers 1879
The Afghan revolt: Herati Soldiers 1879
British team at the site of the Battle of Ali Masjid
British team at the site of the Battle of Ali Masjid