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Khyber Pass - Afghanistan / Pakistan - Mad Mullah
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. This card date from the conclusion of the third Anglo-Afghan war of 1919. A Mad Mullah with his followers/supporters on the North West Frontier
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Afghan Afghanistan Anglo Bald Belts Bullet Followers Frontier Guerillas Insane Insanity Khyber Mullah Pakistan Pakistani Pass Rebels Rifles Strategic Supporters Tribesmen Turbans 1919 Mulla
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This evocative photograph captures the enigmatic figure of a Mad Mullah and his followers at the Khyber Pass, a historic mountain pass linking Afghanistan and Pakistan, in the early 20th century. The Khyber Pass has long been an essential trade route and strategic military location, connecting Central Asia and South Asia. This image dates back to the conclusion of the Third Anglo-Afghan War in 1919, a pivotal moment in the region's history. The Mad Mullah, a charismatic leader with a shaven head, is depicted here surrounded by his supporters, all adorned in traditional Pashtun attire, including turbans, bullet belts, and rifles. The rugged terrain of the North-West Frontier Province, a region known for its fiercely independent tribes, serves as the backdrop for this scene. The Mad Mullah's insanity or madness, often associated with religious fervor and resistance to foreign rule, was a common theme among anti-British rebels and guerilla fighters in the region. The British, seeking to secure their Indian territories, had waged several wars against Afghanistan to assert their influence. This photograph offers a glimpse into the complex history of the Khyber Pass, a place where cultures, empires, and ideologies have intersected for centuries. The strategic importance of this location continues to resonate in contemporary geopolitics, making this image a valuable historical record.
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