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X717/Plate 11

Lithograph

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Title

Afghaun foot soldiers in their winter dress, with entrance to the Valley of Urgundeh, 1842.

Date

1842

Material

Lithograph

Description

Scope and content : Rattray describes how in 1842 the British met with considerable resistance from fighters at this rocky watchtower between the valleys of Maidan and Argandeh. A force of these ld, unruly, merry fellows,ˠwas however raised for service with the British.

Institution

British Library

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