The Tatar soldiers form the garrison of towns; and they are, in an especial manner the guards of the emperor. In each town they are under a general, who is independent of the officer who commands outside the walls.
Tag: Asian military
Japanese General on horse, 1843.
General Japonais, 1843. Asian costumes by Auguste Wahlen.
Soldier of Afghanistan with old gun in 1843.
Asian costumes by Auguste Wahlen.
Afghan soldier from Herat in 1843.
Asian costumes by Auguste Wahlen. Manners, customs and costumes of all peoples of the world.
Shah Shuja as Emir of Afghanistan
Shah Shuja was Shah of Afghanistan from 1803 to 1809 and during the First British-Afghan War from 1839 to 1842.
Dost Mohammad Khan. Ruler of Afghanistan.
Dost Mahommed King of Caubul and his youngest son by James Rattray (1848) Dost Mohammed (Moghul Khan) 1793-1863 was from 1826 to 1840 and from 1843 until his death, ruler of… Read More
India. The Mughal Empire. Costume and fashion history.
The Fascination of the Indian costume and fashion history during the glorious time of the North Indian Mughal era.
India Spearmen. Soldier with spear, dagger and shield.
Medieval military dress from India. Indian spearmen 15th c. Artist: Alois Greil.
Persian archer in full armor, 15th century.
15th c. Persian archer. Artist: Alois Greil. Sheets for costume design: historical and folk costumes.
Indian archer in full armor.
Indian archer. 15th century military costume. Medieval Indian archer in full armor. Asia military uniform 15th Century. Indian archer 15th c. Artist: Alois Greil (1841-1902), Hugo Kaeseberg, Wood-engraver (1847-1893). Source: Sheets for… Read More