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Inside the City of Kabul (The Bala Hissar), c1840, (1901). Creators: Unknown, James Atkinson
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Inside the City of Kabul (The Bala Hissar), c1840, (1901). Creators: Unknown, James Atkinson
Inside the City of Kabul (The Bala Hissar), c1840, (1901). Quadrangle occupied by the Durbar-Khaneh and the Harem Serai. View of the Bala Hissar ( High Fort ), an ancient fortress residence of the emirs in Kabul, Afghanistan. Shah Shoja is seated on the balcony looking down at the lines of Khans and Officers of State assembled for a durbar. The Durbar-Khana was the official meeting-hall. A former ally of the British from the Napoleonic Wars, Shah Shoja was restored as ruler of Afghanistan by the British in 1839 as they sought to block Russian influence in the country. He was assassinated in 1842. From " The Life and Deeds of Earl Roberts, Vol. II. - To The Abdication of Yakub Khan", by J. Maclaren Cobban. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, Edinburgh, 1901]
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Inside the City of Kabul (The Bala Hissar), c1840, (1901) - A Glimpse into Afghanistan's Rich History
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. This print takes us back to the city of Kabul in the mid-19th century. The image showcases the magnificent Bala Hissar, an ancient fortress residence that served as a stronghold for emirs throughout history. Standing tall and proud, it exudes both grandeur and strength. In this particular scene, we witness Shah Shoja seated on a balcony overlooking a durbar gathering. Khans and Officers of State have assembled below, paying homage to their ruler. The Durbar-Khana, serving as the official meeting-hall, sets the stage for important discussions and decisions. It is worth noting that Shah Shoja was once an ally of the British during the Napoleonic Wars. In 1839, he was restored as ruler by them in an effort to counter Russian influence in Afghanistan. However, tragedy struck just three years later when he was assassinated. This photograph not only captures a significant moment in Afghan history but also offers insight into its architectural marvels. The intricate details of the Bala Hissar stand out against Kabul's cityscape backdrop. Preserved through time and now immortalized in this print from "The Life and Deeds of Earl Roberts" we are reminded of Afghanistan's rich heritage and its complex relationship with Britain during this era.
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