The First Anglo-Afghan War of 1839 to 1842 was one of three military conflicts between the British Empire and Afghanistan between 1839 and 1919, the Anglo-Afghan Wars.
The aim of these wars was to secure British supremacy in this area and to put a stop to the expansionist ambitions of the Russian Empire.
The Anglo-Russian competition in Central Asia in the 19th century is also known as The Great Game.
Dourraunnee chieftains in full armour by James Rattray (1848).
Costumes and scenery of Afghanistan.
The costumes of the various tribes, portraits of ladies of rank, celebrated princes and chiefs, views of the principal fortresses and cities, and interior of the cities and temples of Afghanistan. From original drawings by James Rattray.
Artist: James Rattray 1818-1854 Lithographer: Robert Carrick Published by Day & Son
Character and costumes of Afghanistan. Sketches in Afghanistan.
The First Anglo-Afghan War 1839 to 1842. From original sketches by Dr. James Atkinson (1780-1852), Superintending Surgeon of the Army of the Indus; written by Captain Lockyer Willis Hart, of the 22nd Bombay Native Infantry.
Lithographed by Charles Hague and Louis Haghe (1806-1895). Published by H. Graves & Co, London, 1842.
Mosque and Tomb of the Emperor Soolta Mahmood of GhuzneeMosque of Ghulam Husayn Hazratji at Kandahar.Temple of Ahmad Schah Durrani, Kandahar.Town and Citadel of GhazniJaunbauz, or Afghan cavalry, with horse, bearing implements for smokingShuja Shah Durrani as Emir of Afghanistan in the Bala Hissar (fort) of Kabul.Ghiljie women in the lower orders from the Pashtun TribeThe fortress of Kalat-i-GhilzaiBala Hissar and City of Kabul with the British Cantonments from the Ba Maroo Hill, Hostilities Commencing.Cabaub shop in Kabul 1843 by James AtkinsonsPerganeh, near Istalif : Huzzareh’s firing with JuzzaeelsThe approach to the Fortress of Quetta by James Atkinson. Hawkers from region of Kohestan.Dadur : Hajee Ebrahim, commandant of the Bolan rangers, and men of the Brahoee tribe.Meerz Fyze, an Oosbeg elchee, or ambassador by James Rattray (1848).The town of Roree and the fortress of Bukker, on the Indus , by James Atkinson (1842)Entrance to the Bolan Pass from Dadur 1839 by James Atkinson.Cabul : a “kuttar” or string of blind beggars 1843 The Valley of Maidan (1842) by James AtkinsonThe city of Candahar by James AtkinsonCity of Kandahar, its principle bazaar and citadel, taken from the nakarra khauneh, or royal band room (1848)Ko-i-Staun Foot Soldiery in Summer Costume, actively employed among the Rocks (1848)Umeer Dost Mahomed Khan and his youngest SonKelaut-i-ghiljie. The fortress of Kalat-i-Ghilzai by Lieutenant James Rattray.Cabul : a fulloodeh stall, with Huzzareh’s carrying snow, &c., to market (1843) by James AtkinsonKandahar lady of rank, engaged in smoking by James Rattray (1848).Fort of Killeh Abdooleh. Troopers of the Auchukzye horse by James AtkinsonAfghaun foot soldiers in their winter dress by James Rattray (1848) . – The Pashtuns of Duran and Nangiyal.Man of Kabul“Atmaran” Hindoo of Peshawar by James Rattray (1848)
