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Amir Abdur Rahman, 1880 (b / w photo)
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Amir Abdur Rahman, 1880 (b / w photo)
5924183 Amir Abdur Rahman, 1880 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (19th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Amir Abdur Rahman, 1880.
Photograph, 2nd Afghan War (1878-1880), 1880.
After spending several years in exile in Russia, Abdur Rahman (c1840-1901) returned to Afghanistan following the British overthrow of his uncle Sher Ali and installation of his cousin Yakub Khan as Amir. British suspicion that their newly chosen ruler was complicit in the deaths of Cavagnari and his staff, along with the subsequent Afghan uprising, made Yakub KhanAs position untenable and he was forced to abdicate.
The British then considered several rival claimants for the throne but chose Abdur Rahman who subsequently confirmed the Treaty of Gandamak (1878), leaving the British in control of the territories ceded by Yaqub Khan and ensuring British control of Afghanistans foreign policy in exchange for protection and a subsidy. He remained on fairly good terms with the British until his death in 1901.
From album of 46 photographs, 1880. Associated with Sir Fs Roberts, Commissariat Department.); eNational Army Museum; out of copyright
Media ID 22324054
© National Army Museum / Bridgeman Images
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This print captures Amir Abdur Rahman in 1880, during the 2nd Afghan War. The image, taken by an unknown photographer from the 19th century, is now housed at the National Army Museum in London. Amir Abdur Rahman's story is one of exile, political upheaval, and eventual ascension to power. After spending years exiled in Russia, he returned to Afghanistan following the British overthrow of his uncle Sher Ali and cousin Yakub Khan's installation as Amir. However, suspicions arose regarding Yakub Khan's involvement in the deaths of Cavagnari and his staff, leading to an Afghan uprising that forced him to abdicate. In this tumultuous context, British authorities considered various claimants for the throne but ultimately chose Abdur Rahman due to their belief that he would be a more reliable ally. He confirmed the Treaty of Gandamak (1878), which ceded territories controlled by Yaqub Khan to Britain while ensuring their control over Afghanistan's foreign policy. Abdur Rahman maintained a relatively amicable relationship with the British until his death in 1901. This photograph is part of an album containing 46 images associated with Sir Fs Roberts from the Commissariat Department. The image itself portrays Abdur Rahman as a figure caught between tradition and modernity—a leader navigating complex political dynamics during a time of great change for Afghanistan. It serves as both a historical record and testament to his pivotal role in shaping Afghan-British relations during this period.
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