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Jamrud Fort, North West Frontier Province, British India
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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
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Jamrud Fort at the Entrance to the Khyber Pass, North-West Frontier Province, British India (circa 1890-1910) This evocative photograph captures the imposing presence of Jamrud Fort, located at the entrance to the historic Khyber Pass in the North-West Frontier Province of British India. The fort, built in the late 19th century, served as a crucial military outpost for the British Empire, guarding against potential invasions from the north. The image showcases a group of British soldiers and native personnel, dressed in their respective uniforms and traditional attire, gathered around a horse-drawn carriage. The soldiers, wearing helmets and carrying rifles, stand guard, while the native men, wearing turbans, attend to the transport of supplies. The rugged terrain and harsh climate of the North-West Frontier Province are evident in the barren landscape, with the fort's massive stone walls standing defiantly against the backdrop of the mountains. The Khyber Pass, a strategic trade route connecting South Asia with Central Asia and Europe, is visible in the distance, leading to the vast expanse of the Afghan borderlands. The photograph offers a glimpse into the colonial era, a time when the British Empire extended its reach across the Indian subcontinent, shaping the political, economic, and social landscape of the region for decades to come. The image also highlights the complex interplay of power dynamics between the British colonizers and the native population, as well as the military might that underpinned the colonial project in India.
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