Sher Collection

SECOND AFGHAN WAR, 1878. Save Me From My Friends! Amir Sher Ali of Afghanistan endeavors to stand between the Russian bear and the British lion as each eyes the other with suspicion

The Maharajas Palace at Srinagar, Kashmir, India
The Maharajas Palace (Sher Garhi Palace) at Srinagar, Kashmir, India on the banks of the Jhelum River, a tributary of the Indus

Rival sportsmen. I say now, as I have said before, that there is room enough in Asia for both England and Russia. - Lord Beaconsfield (Disraeli)

Portrait of Shir Ali Khan (1825-79) Emir of Afghanistan
CHT165182 Portrait of Shir Ali Khan (1825-79) Emir of Afghanistan, 1878 (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Shere Ali Khan, Ameer of Afghanistan, 1878 (litho)
468707 Shere Ali Khan, Ameer of Afghanistan, 1878 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sher Ali Khan (1825-79), Amir of Afghanistan 1863-66

An inspection of Sher Shah Suris Great North Road, (now The Grand Trunk Road)
3588296 An inspection of Sher Shah Suris Great North Road, (now The Grand Trunk Road), from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, pub.1915 by Dudley

Yakub Khan / Afghanistan
YAKUB KHAN Amir of Afghanistan (Kingdom of Kabul). Ruled from February to December 1879. Date: 1840 - ?

Kabul / Afghanistan / 1878
Kabul, capital of Afghanistan, then under the rule of Sher Ali, shortly before the 2nd Afghan War. Date: 1878

Tomb of Sher Shah, Sasaram, Bihar Signed in black paint, lower left: D
Tomb of Sher Shah, Sasaram, Bihar Signed in black paint, lower left: " D. Robert pinx [...]", D. Robert, active ca. 1775-1800, British

INDIA: MUGHAL COURTIER. Sher Afghan Quli Khan, Mughal courtier and first husband of Nur Jahan, who later married emperor Jahangir. Detail of a Mughal painting

Sher Ali / Afghan Emir
SHER ALI Emir from 1863-79, son of Dost Mohammed. His friendly relations with Russia led to conflict with the British

Sher (Shere) Ali & Heir
SHER (SHERE) ALI, AND HIS LATE HEIR, ABDULLAH JAN Emir of Kabul from 1863-79, son of Dost Mohammed. Friendly relations with Russia led to conflict with the British

Afghanistan / 1878 / Jumrood
The camp of the British Mission to Kabul, at Jumrood, near the Khyber Pass. The Mission was turned back by the Afghan Emir Sher Ali

Khyber Pass / 1878
The fort of Ali Musjid where, in 1878 a British Mission to Kabul was turned back by order of the Emir of that city, Sher Ali

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"Unveiling the Enigmatic Figure: Sher Ali Khan, the Afghan Emir" Step into the tumultuous era of the Second Afghan War in 1878 and meet Amir Sher Ali, a figure caught amidst political turmoil. As Afghanistan's leader, he found himself entangled in a web of alliances and betrayals that would shape his legacy. Journey to Srinagar, Kashmir, India, where you'll witness the grandeur of Maharaja's Palace. It was here that Sher Ali sought refuge from his supposed friends who turned out to be anything but trustworthy. "Save Me From My Friends. " he cried out as he navigated treacherous waters. Delve deeper into his life through a captivating portrait capturing Shir Ali Khan's essence. The intensity in his eyes reflects both strength and vulnerability as he grappled with power struggles within Afghanistan. Witness another facet Ali Khan as an avid sportsman whose rivalry with fellow athletes echoed across Asia. He firmly believed there was room enough for all to excel on this vast continent. Travel alongside him on an inspection tour Shah Suri's Great North Road (now known as The Grand Trunk Road). This monumental endeavor showcased his commitment to infrastructure development and connecting distant regions. Explore Kabul in 1878 when it served as the epicenter of Afghan politics under Yakub Khan's rule. Amidst shifting allegiances and external pressures, Sher Ali stood steadfastly at its helm. Marvel at the majestic tomb dedicated to Sher Shah Suris' memory in Sasaram, Bihar. Signed by D. , this masterpiece immortalizes one of history's enigmatic figures whose contributions shaped South Asian heritage forever. Discover an unexpected chapter in Indian history through Mughal courtier Sher Afghan Quli Khan - Nur Jahan's first husband - who played a significant role within Emperor Jahangir's court. Finally, unravel the complexities surrounding Afghan Emir Sher Ali.