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Background imageAfghani Collection: Dancing Dervishes, Folio from a Divan of Hafiz, ca. 1480. Creator: Bihzad

Dancing Dervishes, Folio from a Divan of Hafiz, ca. 1480. Creator: Bihzad
Dancing Dervishes, Folio from a Divan of Hafiz, ca. 1480

Background imageAfghani Collection: An Ambuscade, (1901). Creator: Unknown

An Ambuscade, (1901). Creator: Unknown
An Ambuscade, (1901). Ambush during the Second Afghan War, Afghanistan, in 1878: local fighters lie in wait for British forces. After a painting made late 19th-early 20th century

Background imageAfghani Collection: Afghanistan 1000 One Thousand Afghani Bank Note

Afghanistan 1000 One Thousand Afghani Bank Note Afghanistan 1000 One Thousand Afghani Bank Note

Background imageAfghani Collection: Ayub Khan, 1857 - 1914, Afghan military commander

Ayub Khan, 1857 - 1914, Afghan military commander, governor of Herat Province, digitally optimized

Background imageAfghani Collection: Amir Dost Mohammed Khan, 1793-1863

Amir Dost Mohammed Khan, 1793-1863, Amir of Afghanistan from 1826 to 1839Amir Dost Mohammed Khan, 1793-1863, Amir of Afghanistan from 1826 to 1839

Background imageAfghani Collection: Captain Sir Alexander Burnes, 1805 - 1841

Captain Sir Alexander Burnes, 1805 - 1841, a Scottish explorer and diplomat

Background imageAfghani Collection: Captain Sir Alexander Burnes, 1805 - 1841

Captain Sir Alexander Burnes, 1805 - 1841, a Scottish explorer and diplomat

Background imageAfghani Collection: Amir Dost Mohammed Khan, 1793-1863

Amir Dost Mohammed Khan, 1793-1863, Amir of Afghanistan from 1826 to 1839Amir Dost Mohammed Khan, 1793-1863, Amir of Afghanistan from 1826 to 1839

Background imageAfghani Collection: Mohammad Akbar KhAn, WazIr Akbar KhAn

Mohammad Akbar KhAn, WazIr Akbar KhAn, 1816-1845, Emir of Afghanistan

Background imageAfghani Collection: Padshah Sultan Shah Shuja Durrani

Padshah Sultan Shah Shuja Durrani, 1785 - 1842, fifth Emir of Afghanistan

Background imageAfghani Collection: City of Kandahar, with main bazaar and citadel

City of Kandahar, with main bazaar and citadel, Afghanistan. Coloured lithograph by R. Carrick after Lieutenant James Rattray, c

Background imageAfghani Collection: Open-air market outside the temple of Shah Ahmed

Open-air market outside the temple of Shah Ahmed, Kandahar, Afghanistan. Coloured lithograph by R. Carrick after Lieutenant James Rattray, c. 1847

Background imageAfghani Collection: The tomb of Emperor Zahir ad-Din Muhammad Babur

The tomb of Emperor Zahir ad-Din Muhammad Babur, Kabul, Afghanistan, First Anglo-Afghan War, sketch by James Atkinson, 1839, Asia

Background imageAfghani Collection: The Garden of Emperor Zahir ad-Din Muhammad Babur

The Garden of Emperor Zahir ad-Din Muhammad Babur, Kabul, Afghanistan, First Anglo-Afghan War, sketch by James Atkinson, 1839, Asia

Background imageAfghani Collection: Afghan men at Kaga-Suffa cemetery overlooking the city of Kabul

Afghan men at Kaga-Suffa cemetery overlooking the city of Kabul, Afghanistan, First Anglo-Afghan War, sketch by James Atkinson, 1839, Asia

Background imageAfghani Collection: Afghan men standing on a hill overlooking the city of Kabul

Afghan men standing on a hill overlooking the city of Kabul, Afghanistan, First Anglo-Afghan War, sketch by James Atkinson, 1839, Asia

Background imageAfghani Collection: Afghans in a marketplace buying and selling fruit

Afghans in a marketplace buying and selling fruit, Main street in the bazaar at Kabul, Afghanistan, First Anglo-Afghan War, sketch by James Atkinson, 1840, Asia

Background imageAfghani Collection: View of the mountain Baba-Naunee

View of the mountain Baba-Naunee, called Kutl-Gahor, First Anglo-Afghan War, sketch by James Atkinson, 1840

Background imageAfghani Collection: Surrender of Dost Mahommed Khan

Surrender of Dost Mahommed Khan, to Sir William Hay MacNaghten Bart, at the entrance into Caubul from Killa-Kazee

Background imageAfghani Collection: Afghan civilians, examine cannons after the escape of Dost Mohammed near Arghandeh

Afghan civilians, examine cannons after the escape of Dost Mohammed near Arghandeh, Afghanistan, First Anglo-Afghan War, sketch by James Atkinson, 1839, Asia

Background imageAfghani Collection: MaIdAn Valley, Afghanistan, Wardak Province

MaIdAn Valley, Afghanistan, Wardak Province, First Anglo-Afghan War, sketch by James Atkinson, 1839, Asia

Background imageAfghani Collection: The City of Kandahar, Baba Wali Mountain

The City of Kandahar, Baba Wali Mountain, First Anglo-Afghan War, sketch by James Atkinson, 1840

Background imageAfghani Collection: The third descent through the Siri-Kajaur Pass

The third descent through the Siri-Kajaur Pass, Baluchistan, Pakistan, First Anglo-Afghan War, sketch by James Atkinson, 1840, Asia

Background imageAfghani Collection: The second descent through the Siri-Kajaur Pass

The second descent through the Siri-Kajaur Pass, Baluchistan, Pakistan, First Anglo-Afghan War, sketch by James Atkinson, 1840, Asia

Background imageAfghani Collection: Siri-Kajaur Pass, Baluchistan, Pakistan

Siri-Kajaur Pass, Baluchistan, Pakistan, First Anglo-Afghan War, sketch by James Atkinson, 1840, Asia

Background imageAfghani Collection: Entrance into the Khojak Pass, Baluchistan

Entrance into the Khojak Pass, Baluchistan, Pakistan, First Anglo-Afghan War, sketch by James Atkinson, 1840, Asia

Background imageAfghani Collection: The fortress of Quetta, Baluchistan

The fortress of Quetta, Baluchistan, Pakistan, First Anglo-Afghan War, sketch by James Atkinson, 1840, Asia

Background imageAfghani Collection: Bolan Pass from Dadur, Toba Kakar range

Bolan Pass from Dadur, Toba Kakar range, Balochistan, Pakistan, First Anglo-Afghan War, sketch by James Atkinson, 1840, Asia

Background imageAfghani Collection: Siri-Kajaur Pass, Baluchistan, Pakistan

Siri-Kajaur Pass, Baluchistan, Pakistan, First Anglo-Afghan War, sketch by James Atkinson, 1840, Asia

Background imageAfghani Collection: Entrance of the Bolan Pass from Dadur

Entrance of the Bolan Pass from Dadur, Toba Kakar range, Balochistan, Pakistan, First Anglo-Afghan War, sketch by James Atkinson, 1840, Asia

Background imageAfghani Collection: British Army Entering the Bolan Pass from Dadur

British Army Entering the Bolan Pass from Dadur, Toba Kakar range, Balochistan, Pakistan, First Anglo-Afghan War, sketch by James Atkinson, 1840, Asia

Background imageAfghani Collection: Bukkur Fort, Rohri, Sukkur District

Bukkur Fort, Rohri, Sukkur District, Pakistan, First Anglo-Afghan War, sketch by James Atkinson, 1840, Asia

Background imageAfghani Collection: Scene on the Sutlej River, near Pakpattan in the Punjaub

Scene on the Sutlej River, near Pakpattan in the Punjaub, now Pakistan, First Anglo-Afghan War, sketch by James Atkinson, 1840

Background imageAfghani Collection: Old city of Kabul, Afghanistan, 1881, Asia

Old city of Kabul, Afghanistan, 1881, Asia

Background imageAfghani Collection: Old city of Kabul, Afghanistan, 1881, Asia

Old city of Kabul, Afghanistan, 1881, Asia

Background imageAfghani Collection: The Bala Hissar Gate, leading to city of Kabul

The Bala Hissar Gate, leading to city of Kabul, Afghanistan, 1881, Asia

Background imageAfghani Collection: The Lahore Gate, Bazaar street

The Lahore Gate, Bazaar street, old city of Kabul, Afghanistan, 1881, Asia

Background imageAfghani Collection: Captured Guns after the Battle of Ali Masjid

Captured Guns after the Battle of Ali Masjid, Second Anglo-Afghan War, photgraph by John Burke, 1878

Background imageAfghani Collection: Interior view of the palace of Shauh Shujah Ool Moolk

Interior view of the palace of Shauh Shujah Ool Moolk, Bala Hissar, old city of Kabul, Afghanistan, 1881, Asia

Background imageAfghani Collection: Afghan lady and smoking a hookah, by R

Afghan lady and smoking a hookah, by R. Carrick, c. 1848, digitally optimized

Background imageAfghani Collection: Cavalry drill in the mountains, Afghanistan, Asia

Cavalry drill in the mountains, Afghanistan, Asia

Background imageAfghani Collection: A British army traversing the Koojah Pass

A British army traversing the Koojah Pass, Afghanistan, First Anglo-Afghan War, after James Atkinson, 1842, digitally optimized, Asia

Background imageAfghani Collection: Interior of the palace of Shauh Shujah Ool Moolk

Interior of the palace of Shauh Shujah Ool Moolk, late King of Kabul, R. Carrick lith. Day and son lithrs to the QueenMen in the decorated palace of Shah Shujah Ool Moolk, Afghanistan

Background imageAfghani Collection: A royal patient. Nasrullah Khan

A royal patient. Nasrullah Khan, the Amir's second son, now on a visit to England, having a tooth extracted at his bungalow, near Kabul. Drawn by W. Small, From a sketch by Dr. J.A

Background imageAfghani Collection: A kuttar or line of blind beggars in a row

A kuttar or line of blind beggars in a row, two other men in discussion, Kabul, Afghanistan. Coloured lithograph after L.W. Hart, 1843. Hart, Lockyer Willis, active 1843

Background imageAfghani Collection: Afghan leaders in military costume with armour and weapons

Afghan leaders in military costume with armour and weapons, Afghanistan. Coloured lithograph by R. Carrick after Lieutenant James Rattray, 1847

Background imageAfghani Collection: Afghans. Engraving from The Penny Magazine

Afghans. Engraving from The Penny Magazine, november 1843

Background imageAfghani Collection: Afghans and some Germans demonstrated against US interference in Afghanistan on 19

Afghans and some Germans demonstrated against US interference in Afghanistan on 19.01.1980 in Bonn, Germany, Europe

Background imageAfghani Collection: Folk traditional costume, clothing

Folk traditional costume, clothing, history of costumes, Afghans, costumes from Asia, 1885, Afghanistan, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original, exact date unknown, Asia

Background imageAfghani Collection: Folk traditional costume, clothing

Folk traditional costume, clothing, history of costumes, Indian dancer and Afghans, costumes from Asia, Afghanistan, India, 1885, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original

Background imageAfghani Collection: Folk traditional costume, clothing

Folk traditional costume, clothing, history of costumes, Afghans of the Khaibar Pass, costumes from Asia, 1885, Afghanistan, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original

Background imageAfghani Collection: Afghans and some Germans demonstrated against US interference in Afghanistan on 19

Afghans and some Germans demonstrated against US interference in Afghanistan on 19.01.1980 in Bonn, Germany, Europe

Background imageAfghani Collection: Afghans and some Germans demonstrated against US interference in Afghanistan on 19

Afghans and some Germans demonstrated against US interference in Afghanistan on 19.01.1980 in Bonn, Germany, Europe

Background imageAfghani Collection: Afghans and some Germans demonstrated against US interference in Afghanistan on 19

Afghans and some Germans demonstrated against US interference in Afghanistan on 19.01.1980 in Bonn, Germany, Europe

Background imageAfghani Collection: Afghans and some Germans demonstrated against US interference in Afghanistan on 19

Afghans and some Germans demonstrated against US interference in Afghanistan on 19.01.1980 in Bonn, Germany, Europe

Background imageAfghani Collection: Afghans and some Germans demonstrated against US interference in Afghanistan on 19

Afghans and some Germans demonstrated against US interference in Afghanistan on 19.01.1980 in Bonn, Germany, Europe

Background imageAfghani Collection: Afghans and some Germans demonstrated against US interference in Afghanistan on 19

Afghans and some Germans demonstrated against US interference in Afghanistan on 19.01.1980 in Bonn, Germany, Europe

Background imageAfghani Collection: His Majesty Sha Shoojah-ool Moolk

His Majesty Sha Shoojah-ool Moolk
BL3316037 His Majesty Sha Shoojah-ool Moolk, Caubal Costumes, from Sketches in Afghanistan, by James Atkinson, 1842 (litho) by English School, (19th century); British Library, London

Background imageAfghani Collection: Afghani child refugee girls

Afghani child refugee girls
Trevor Cole

Background imageAfghani Collection: Tajik Rebel Habibullah Khan Amidst Followers

Tajik Rebel Habibullah Khan Amidst Followers
After a brief nine month reign, Tajik rebel Habibullah Khan and his Afghan followers flee from the forces of Nadir Khan

Background imageAfghani Collection: Entry of the Governor-General of India into Peshawur, 1870. Creator: Unknown

Entry of the Governor-General of India into Peshawur, 1870. Creator: Unknown
Entry of the Governor-General of India into Peshawur, 1870. The British in India

Background imageAfghani Collection: British and French Afghan Boundary Setting

British and French Afghan Boundary Setting
(Original Caption) 1886- The Afghan Boundary Commission. The Russian and British Commissionars at Zulfikar, Nov. 12: Fixing the site of the first boundary post

Background imageAfghani Collection: The Eavesdropper, Folio 47r from a Haft Paikar (Seven Portraits) of the Khamsa... ca

The Eavesdropper, Folio 47r from a Haft Paikar (Seven Portraits) of the Khamsa... ca
The Eavesdropper, Folio 47r from a Haft Paikar (Seven Portraits) of the Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami, ca. 1430

Background imageAfghani Collection: Khusrau Seated on his Throne, Folio 64 from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami, A. H. 931 / A. D

Khusrau Seated on his Throne, Folio 64 from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami, A. H. 931 / A. D
Khusrau Seated on his Throne, Folio 64 from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami, A.H. 931/A.D. 1524-25

Background imageAfghani Collection: Bahram Gur in the White Palace on Friday, Folio 235 from a Khamsa... A.H. 931 / A.D

Bahram Gur in the White Palace on Friday, Folio 235 from a Khamsa... A.H. 931 / A.D
Bahram Gur in the White Palace on Friday, Folio 235 from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami, A.H. 931/A.D. 1524-25

Background imageAfghani Collection: Bahram Gur and the Indian Princess in the Dark Palace on Saturday, Folio 23v... ca. 1430

Bahram Gur and the Indian Princess in the Dark Palace on Saturday, Folio 23v... ca. 1430
Bahram Gur and the Indian Princess in the Dark Palace on Saturday, Folio 23v from a Haft Paikar (Seven Portraits) of the Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami, ca. 1430

Background imageAfghani Collection: Bahram Gur in the Yellow Palace on Sunday, Folio 213 from a Khamsa... A.H. 931 / A.D

Bahram Gur in the Yellow Palace on Sunday, Folio 213 from a Khamsa... A.H. 931 / A.D
Bahram Gur in the Yellow Palace on Sunday, Folio 213 from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami, A.H. 931/A.D. 1524-25

Background imageAfghani Collection: Farhad Carves a Milk Channel for Shirin, Folio 74 from a Khamsa (Quintet)... A.H. 931 / A

Farhad Carves a Milk Channel for Shirin, Folio 74 from a Khamsa (Quintet)... A.H. 931 / A
Farhad Carves a Milk Channel for Shirin, Folio 74 from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami, A.H. 931/A.D. 1524-25

Background imageAfghani Collection: Battle between Alexander and Darius, Folio from a Khamsa (Quintet)... A.H. 931 / A.D

Battle between Alexander and Darius, Folio from a Khamsa (Quintet)... A.H. 931 / A.D
Battle between Alexander and Darius, Folio from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami, A.H. 931/A.D. 1524-25

Background imageAfghani Collection: Bahram Gur in the Sandal Palace on Thursday, Folio 230 from a Khamsa... A.H. 931 / A.D

Bahram Gur in the Sandal Palace on Thursday, Folio 230 from a Khamsa... A.H. 931 / A.D
Bahram Gur in the Sandal Palace on Thursday, Folio 230 from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami, A.H. 931/A.D. 1524-25

Background imageAfghani Collection: Marriage of Khusrau and Shirin

Marriage of Khusrau and Shirin, Folio 104 from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami, dated A.H. 931/A.D. 1524-25

Background imageAfghani Collection: The Afghan War, 1879: The Death of Major Wigram Battye in the Battle of Futtehabad

The Afghan War, 1879: The Death of Major Wigram Battye in the Battle of Futtehabad, April 2, (1901)

Background imageAfghani Collection: Charge of Cavalry to Cover the Retreat of the Guns... 11th December 1879, (1901)

Charge of Cavalry to Cover the Retreat of the Guns... 11th December 1879, (1901)
Charge of Cavalry to Cover the Retreat of the Guns in the Action of 11th December 1879, (1901)

Background imageAfghani Collection: Hafizullah Amin Giving Press Conference

Hafizullah Amin Giving Press Conference
Afghanistan president Hafizullah Amin holds a press conference just days after overthrowing former president Nur Mohammad Taraki

Background imageAfghani Collection: Afghan Soldiers on Street with Machine Guns

Afghan Soldiers on Street with Machine Guns
(Original Caption) 1/6/1980-Kabul, Afghanistan- Afghan soldiers, one holding a machine gun, are photographed at a camp here 1/6. Filed 1/7/1980

Background imageAfghani Collection: Afghan Rebels on Horseback

Afghan Rebels on Horseback
(Original Caption) 1/11/1980-Near Herat, Afghanistan: Afghan rebels snipe at Soviet-held positions near Herat

Background imageAfghani Collection: Crowded Sidewalk in Kabul

Crowded Sidewalk in Kabul
(Original Caption) 1/17/1980-Kabul

Background imageAfghani Collection: Afghan Rebel Standing Holding Rifle

Afghan Rebel Standing Holding Rifle
(Original Caption) 1/25/1980-Doab Valley

Background imageAfghani Collection: Afghan Rebels on Motorcycles

Afghan Rebels on Motorcycles
(Original Caption) 1/25/1980-Doab Valley, Afghanistan- Some Afghan rebel raiders are mounted on motorcycles during a brief raid from Iran into the Doab Valley

Background imageAfghani Collection: The Ameer of Cabool on his way to Peshawur, 1869. Creator: Unknown

The Ameer of Cabool on his way to Peshawur, 1869. Creator: Unknown
The Ameer of Cabool on his way to Peshawur, 1869....the Ameer's party and the escort passing Jumrood, [on their way to meet Lord Mayo, Governor-General of India at Umballah in the Punjab

Background imageAfghani Collection: The Durbar at Umballah: meeting of the Governor-General of India and the Ameer of Cabul

The Durbar at Umballah: meeting of the Governor-General of India and the Ameer of Cabul, 1869

Background imageAfghani Collection: Afghani refugee woman

Afghani refugee woman
Trevor Cole

Background imageAfghani Collection: Girl of Herat

Girl of Herat
Trevor Cole



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EDITORS COMMENTS

"Exploring the Rich Cultural Heritage of Afghanistan: From Dancing Dervishes to Majestic Thrones" Step into the enchanting world of Afghanistan's cultural tapestry, as depicted in these captivating artworks. In Bihzad's "Folio from a Divan of Hafiz, " we witness the mesmerizing movements of Dancing Dervishes, their whirling bodies reflecting spiritual devotion. Transporting us further back in time, James Atkinson's artwork portrays the tumultuous First Anglo-Afghan War (1838-1842), where Afghan Frontier Raiders valiantly defended their homeland against foreign invaders. The Khyber Pass stands as a testament to their resilience and bravery. Delving into literature, Nizami's Khamsa offers glimpses into ancient tales like "Khusrau Seated on his Throne. " This folio transports us to an era when kings ruled with grandeur and wisdom. Similarly, Bahram Gur graces our imagination through various palaces - white or yellow - showcasing opulence beyond compare. In Farhad Carves a Milk Channel for Shirin, we discover a love story etched in stone by Farhad's unwavering determination. His laborious task symbolizes devotion that transcends boundaries and resonates across centuries. The Afghan War (1879) takes center stage with Joseph Swain's poignant artwork titled "Save Me from my Friends. " It encapsulates the complexities faced by Major Wigram Battye during this conflict, highlighting both loyalty and betrayal amidst chaos. Sher Ali Khan emerges as a significant figure in Emir of Afghanistan (1900). His leadership shaped the destiny of his nation during challenging times while striving for progress and stability. Through these diverse artworks spanning different periods, we gain insight into Afghanistan’s rich history – its vibrant culture interwoven with tales of valor, love, power struggles, and friendship. Each piece serves as a window into this fascinating land, inviting us to appreciate its artistic heritage and the resilience of its people.

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