Jamrud Collection

Fort Jamrud, Peshawar, Khyber Pass, now Pakistan
Vintage 19th century photograph, India - Fort Jamrud, Peshawar, Khyber Pass, now Pakistan

View of Jamrud Fort, near Peshawar, Afghanistan. Date: 1842

Entrance to the Khyber Pass and Fort of Jamrood (engraving)
1621562 Entrance to the Khyber Pass and Fort of Jamrood (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Entrance to the Khyber Pass and Fort of Jamrood)

The Indian Frontier Rising (litho)
1597939 The Indian Frontier Rising (litho) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Indian Frontier Rising)

Camp of the British Mission to Cabul, at Jumrood, near the Khyber Pass (engraving)
1621630 Camp of the British Mission to Cabul, at Jumrood, near the Khyber Pass (engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Jamrud Fort, North West Frontier Province, British India
Jamrud Fort, at the entrance to the Khyber Pass, North West Frontier Province, British India (now in Pakistan). Date: circa 1910s

Khyber Pass - Afghanistan / Pakistan - Jamrud Fort
The Khyber Pass - the mountain pass that links Pakistan and Afghanistan. Throughout history it has been an important trade route between Central Asia and South Asia and a strategic military location

Natives and camels, Jamrud, North West Frontier Province
Natives and camels, Jamrud district, near the Khyber Pass, North West Frontier Province, British India (now in Pakistan). Date: circa 1910s

Fort Jumrood (Jamrud), near Peshawar (now Pakistan)
Fort Jumrood (Jamrud), near Peshawar, India (now Pakistan). Date: circa 1890s

Islamia College - Kachagarhi, Pakistan, Built between 1909-13 between Peshawar and Jamrud under the guidance of Sir George Roos-Keppel on the same lines as Gordon College in Khartoum, Sudan

Jamrud Fort - Peshawar, North West Frontier Province
Jamrud Fort - 10 miles from Peshawar, located on the edge of the Khyber Pass near the Afghan border. Peshawar is the commercial, economic, political and cultural capital of the Pashtuns in Pakistan

Khyber Pass - North West Frontier Province
Khyber Pass - between Jamrud and Ali-Musjid - North West Frontier Province

Jamrud Fort, Peshawar, NWFP
North West Frontier Province, Jamrud Fort - 10 miles from Peshawar

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Jamrud, a historic town located near Peshawar in the Khyber Pass region of what is now Pakistan, holds great significance in both British India and present-day Afghanistan. At its heart lies Fort Jamrud, an imposing structure that has witnessed countless tales of conquest and diplomacy. Originally built during British rule as part of their strategic defense system in the North West Frontier Province, this fort served as a crucial stronghold along the infamous Khyber Pass. The pass itself acted as a gateway between Afghanistan and British India, making it a vital trade route for centuries. The view from Jamrud Fort offers breathtaking vistas that stretch across the rugged landscape towards Peshawar and beyond into Afghanistan. It was here that travelers would enter or exit the treacherous Khyber Pass, with its narrow winding paths carved through formidable mountains. In historical engravings depicting this area, one can see the entrance to the Khyber Pass guarded by Fort Jamrud's sturdy walls. These images capture not only the military might but also highlight how this location became a hub for diplomatic missions between Britain and Kabul. Life around Jamrud was vibrant with activity; natives bustling about on camels added to its unique charm. This region was known for its rich cultural heritage and diverse communities living side by side. Today, while still situated within Pakistan's borders, Jamrud remains steeped in history. Its legacy lives on through landmarks like Islamia College - Kachagarhi which continues to educate generations of students seeking knowledge amidst these ancient surroundings. Visiting Jamrud Fort allows us to step back in time and witness firsthand how this once-British outpost played such an integral role in shaping regional politics and trade dynamics. As we explore these remnants of history near Peshawar in North West Frontier Province (now called Khyber Pakhtunkhwa), we are reminded of our shared pasts intertwining cultures across borders.