Afridi Collection

Afridi Tribesman of the Khyber Pass, NWFP
Afridi Tribesman (Afreedis / Abaorteans) - a Pashtun (Pathan) tribe from the Khyber Pass region posing with his long rifle. Date: circa 1920s

Storming Dargai Heights
673463 Storming Dargai Heights; (add.info.: Storming Dargai Heights, An attack on Dargai Heights during the Tirah campaign resulted in the award of four Victoria Crosses)

A torpedo fired from HMS Afridi - British Destroyer
A torpedo fired from HMS Afridi - Britains Biggest Destroyer (at this time). Date: circa 1939

Shahid Afridi & Kumar Sangakkara Pakistan V Sri Lanka Pakistan V Sri Lanka Lords, London, England 21 June 2009 Date: 21 June 2009

Shoaib Malik, Abdul Razzaq & Shahid Afridi Shoaib Malik
Shoaib Malik, Abdul Razzaq & Shahid Afridi Pakistan V Sri Lanka Pakistan V Sri Lanka Lords, London, England 21 June 2009 Date: 21 June 2009

Shoaib Malik & Shahid Afridi Pakistan V Sri Lanka Pakistan V Sri Lanka Lords, London, England 21 June 2009 Date: 21 June 2009

Shahid Afridi Pakistan Pakistan V Sri Lanka Lords, London, England 21 June 2009 Date: 21 June 2009

19th century vintage photograph India - Kuki Khel, Afridi native regiment, British army, c.1880s

Punjabi, Baluchi and Afridi solders, British Army, c. 1905
Punjabi, Baluchi and Afridi solders, British Army, c.1905

The Jowaki Campaign, North-West Frontier of India (engraving)
1589775 The Jowaki Campaign, North-West Frontier of India (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Jowaki Campaign, North-West Frontier of India)

Shahid Afridi - Pakistan cricketer Date: 1990s - 2000s

Afridi man, living between India and Afghanistan
Afridi man, living in the Khyber and Kohat Passes between India and Afghanistan. Date: 1922

A raid by the Afridis (litho)
STC373335 A raid by the Afridis (litho) by Payne, Henry (Harry) (1868-1940) (after); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Afghanistan, Major Cavagnari, the Member of the British Mission who was refused Admission to the Khyber Pass
1059933 Afghanistan, Major Cavagnari, the Member of the British Mission who was refused Admission to the Khyber Pass, and Afridi and other Pathan Mullicks (engraving) by English School

The Khaiber Rifles (b / w photo)
1039304 The Khaiber Rifles (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Khaiber Rifles)

An Afridi Village in the North West Frontier Province (N.W.F.P.) Date: circa 1920

Afridis on the warpath, 1902. Artist: F Bremner
Afridis on the warpath, 1902. From The Living Races of Mankind, Vol. I. [Hutchinson & Co, London, 1902]

Attack on an Afreedi Town, c1880. Episode of the Anglo-Zulu War (11 January-4 July 1879). From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. IV, by James Grant

An Afridi lookout, Khyber and Kohat Pass, Pakistan and Afghanistan, 1922. Artist: Holmes & Co
An Afridi lookout, Khyber and Kohat Pass, Pakistan and Afghanistan, 1922. From Peoples of All Nations, Their Life Today and the Story of Their Past, volume I: Abyssinia to the British Empire

Afridis (Pathan tribes); warfare in the northern Indian marches, India, 1922. From Peoples of All Nations, Their Life Today and the Story of Their Past, volume IV: Georgia to Italy

Afridis from the Khyber Pass
Afridi (Afreedis / Abaorteans) - a Pashtun (Pathan) tribe from the Khyber Pass region. Date: 1907

PAKISTAN: PASHTUN, c1897. Chief and leaders of the Afridi, a Pashtun tribe, near the Kyber Pass area of modern Pakistan. Photographed c1897

PAKISTAN: FORT, 1897. Afridis, a Pashtun tribe, at the gate of Ali Musjid, the fort at the entrance of the Khyber Pass. Illustration, English, 1897

HMS Afridi - Britains Biggest Destroyer (at the time this card was issued). Date: circa 1940

Afridi Tribesmen, NWFP
Two (heavily-armed!) Afridi Tribesmen (Afreedis / Abaorteans) - a Pashtun (Pathan) tribe from the Khyber Pass region Date: circa 1920s

Concerned in the Peshawar trouble. A group of Afridis photographed at the entrance to the Khyber Pass. 7 August 1930

Afghanistan - Kohat Pass - N. W. Frontier Province
An Afridi Family of the Kohat Pass connecting Kohat with Peshawar, North West Frontier Province

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"Afridi: A Tale of Courage, Unity, and Sporting Legends" From the rugged tribesman of the Khyber Pass in NWFP to a torpedo launched from HMS Afridi - a British destroyer, the name Afridi resonates with power and resilience. In the world of cricket, Shahid Afridi stands tall as an icon alongside Kumar Sangakkara. Their fierce rivalry on the pitch showcased their exceptional skills and passion for the game. The trio of Shoaib Malik, Abdul Razzaq, and Shahid Afridi formed an unstoppable force that brought glory to Pakistan's cricket team. Their camaraderie was unmatched as they conquered opponents together. Speaking of partnerships, Shoaib Malik and Shahid they were a dynamic duo that left spectators in awe. With their explosive batting style and impeccable fielding abilities, they became fan favorites worldwide. But beyond sports lies history's embrace. Vintage photographs capture moments when Punjabi, Baluchi, and Afridi soldiers served gallantly in the British Army during colonial times. The bravery displayed during campaigns like Jowaki Campaign on India's North-West Frontier is etched forever in our memories. Shahid Afridi himself embodies this spirit of fearlessness both on and off-field. His unwavering determination has made him one of Pakistan's most celebrated cricketers ever. Yet it is not just about sports or military exploits; being an Afridi means embracing diversity too. Living between India and Afghanistan makes them cultural bridges connecting two nations with shared heritage. Even centuries ago, raids by the mighty Afridis were legendary events depicted through lithographs capturing their audacity against all odds. Today we celebrate "Afridis" - whether it be those who proudly carry forward tribal traditions or those who excel in various fields like cricket or serve as brave soldiers defending their nation's honor, and are more than just a name; they symbolize strength united with a rich heritage, reminding us that courage knows no boundaries.