Chitral Collection

Kings Own Scottish Borderers - The uniform, reginemtal flags, crest and listings of International deployments are featured on this card. Date: 1913

RMS Chitral, cruise ship of the P&O Line as troop ship, WW2
RMS Chitral, cruise ship of the P&O Line as troop ship during WW2. Date: 1943

Chitral Expedition
Members of the Chitral Expedition, including Lieut. Cheyne, Capt. C.R Ross, Major Sawyer, Capt. Gordon, Lieut. Henderson and a Sikh priest. 14th Ferozepore Sikhs. Date: April 13 1895

WW2 - British Majorcoats and Khassadars at Chitral
WW2 - British Soldiers (one on radio - far left) with Khassadars of North Waziristan, at Chitral (then Northern India, now Pakistan), close to the border with Afghanistan. Date: circa 1940

Chitral Relief Force
The Chitral Relief force crossing the Swat River. Sketch by Lietenant C.H Elger, Ist Bedforshire Regiment. Date: May 1895

The Fort at Chitral
The Chitral Expedition: the fort at Chitral as seen from the river

Chitral Combat 1895
The Chitral expedition - from a sketch by. Mr. A.D Greenhill Gardyne. Officers and men struggle against the enemy 100 yards from the point of the cliff at Chitral

Royal Mail Steamer Chitral
An advertisement illustration for the Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company, showing the luxurious new P. & O. Royal Mail Steamer, ??Chitral

Kalaash Beauty
Soheb Akhtar

With the British Garrison at Chitral (litho)
1056495 With the British Garrison at Chitral (litho) by Staniland, Charles J. (1838-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: With the British Garrison at Chitral)

The Relief of Chitral, Colonel Kellys Brigade crossing the Nisa Gol Nullah (engraving)
1039174 The Relief of Chitral, Colonel Kellys Brigade crossing the Nisa Gol Nullah (engraving) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Relief of Chitral)

The Relief of Chitral, crossing the Loari Pass (engraving)
1039171 The Relief of Chitral, crossing the Loari Pass (engraving) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Relief of Chitral, crossing the Loari Pass)

Opening up the Trade Route to Chitral, Completion of the Road over the Malakand Pass (litho)
1051081 Opening up the Trade Route to Chitral, Completion of the Road over the Malakand Pass (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Veterans of Eleven Campaigns, a Distinguished Group of the Kings Royal Rifles (b / w photo)
1600626 Veterans of Eleven Campaigns, a Distinguished Group of the Kings Royal Rifles (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Lieutenant Harley leading the sorte from Fort Chitral, illustration from
3038841 Lieutenant Harley leading the sorte from Fort Chitral, illustration from Cassells History of England, 1900s (litho) by Groome

The Sporting and Military Show at Olympia, West Kensington (engraving)
1604953 The Sporting and Military Show at Olympia, West Kensington (engraving) by Wollen, William Barnes (1857-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Future of Chitral, making a Road over the Malakand Pass (engraving)
1056537 The Future of Chitral, making a Road over the Malakand Pass (engraving) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Future of Chitral, making a Road over the Malakand Pass)

The Relief of Chitral (engraving)
1039120 The Relief of Chitral (engraving) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Relief of Chitral)

Sketches in Chitral (litho)
1628198 Sketches in Chitral (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches in Chitral. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 1 June 1895)

For the Defence of Chitral, an Incident in Drilling the New Levies (litho)
1042988 For the Defence of Chitral, an Incident in Drilling the New Levies (litho) by Maud, William T. (1865-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: For the Defence of Chitral)

The Relief of Chitral (litho)
1039134 The Relief of Chitral (litho) by Horsley, Walter Charles (1855-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Relief of Chitral)

The Retention of Chitral (b / w photo)
1100152 The Retention of Chitral (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Retention of Chitral)

The Chitral Expedition (engraving)
1628129 The Chitral Expedition (engraving) by Biddulph, Michael (1823-1904) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Chitral Expedition. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 4 May 1895)

The Chitral Expedition, the Fort at Chitral as seen from the River (engraving)
1628076 The Chitral Expedition, the Fort at Chitral as seen from the River (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Chitral Expedition)

The Relief of Chitral (litho)
1039122 The Relief of Chitral (litho) by Horsley, Walter Charles (1855-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Relief of Chitral)

Lieutenant Harley, at the Head of Forty Sikhs and Sixty Kashmiris, Rushed the House Over the Mouth Artist
Lieutenant Harley, at the Head of Forty Sikhs and Sixty Kashmiris, Rushed the House Over the Mouth of the Mine, 1902. The Chitral Expedition (1895) by the British army to relieve the fort at Chitral

1st Bn, Kings Royal Rifle Corps, Chitral Relief Force, 1895
Photograph: 1st Bn, Kings Royal Rifle Corps, Chitral Relief Force, 1895. The men are posing with a. 303 in. Maxim machine gun and. 303 in. Lee-Metford Magazine Rifle

Gurkha troops marching to Dharmsala, Chitral relief, WW1
Troops of the 2/1st Gurkhas Division marching to Dharmsala for relief at Chitral, North West Frontier, India, during the First World War. Date: 1915

Bridge and fort at Chitral
The bridge to the fort at Chitral, British India. Though photographed in the 1880s for Sir WIlliam Lockhearts survey expedition

The Chitral Expedition: the fort at Chitral Date: 1880s

Sar Lashpur, Chitral district
Sar Lashpur in the Chitral district of British India. Though photographed in the 1880s for Sir WIlliam Lockhearts survey expedition

Jimson, the mule.Photograph from an album of 60 photographs.Associated with 2nd Bn Middlesex Regiment Date: circa 1902

The Chitral Expedition: the fort of Mastuj

Malakand Pass
After the Chitral campaign, British and Indian military engineers build a road over the Malakand Pass connecting Peshawar with the Swat Valley in the North-West Province of India. Drawn by J

Red Kaffir Archers of Chitral - Khyber Pass
The Khyber Pass - the mountain pass that links Pakistan and Afghanistan. Throughout history it has been an important trade route between Central Asia and South Asia and a strategic military location

Chitral Bridge 1895
The bridge at Chitral. Major Biddulph states that " half a mile above the fort is an excellent bridge protected by a stone tower at each end." One tower is shown here

River and mountains in the Kalash region near Bumburet village in Chitral, Pakistan, Asia

Polo players in the birthplace of polo, Chitral, Pakistan, Asia

The birthplace of polo, Chitral, North West Frontier Province, Pakistan, Asia

Decorated arch in Mentars Palace in Chitral, Pakistan, Asia

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"Chitral: A Historical Tapestry of Courage, Beauty, and Resilience" Step into the captivating world of Chitral, a land steeped in rich history and adorned with breathtaking beauty. From its association with the Kings Own Scottish Borderers to the legendary Chitral Expedition, this enchanting region has witnessed remarkable tales unfold. In World War II, British Majorcoats and Khassadars stood side by side at Chitral, exemplifying unity amidst adversity. The valiant efforts of the Chitral Relief Force further solidified their unwavering commitment to protect this cherished land. The Fort at Chitral stands tall as a testament to resilience against all odds. It echoes stories from the intense Chitral Combat in 1895 when bravery knew no bounds. Even during wartime, the Royal Mail Steamer Chitral transformed into a symbol of hope as it sailed through treacherous waters. As a troop ship for P&O Line during WWII, RMS Chitral played an instrumental role in safeguarding lives while carrying soldiers like those from 1st Bn Kings Royal Rifle Corps who formed part of the esteemed Chitral Relief Force in 1895. Amidst these historical narratives lies another facet that captivates hearts – Kalaash Beauty. The vibrant culture and traditions of this indigenous community add colors to every corner of life in Chitral. With lithographs depicting "With the British Garrison at Chitral, " one can almost feel transported back in time - witnessing firsthand how camaraderie shaped destinies within these ancient walls. Engravings immortalize moments like Colonel Kelly's Brigade crossing Nisa Gol Nullah during The Relief of Chitral; reminding us that heroism knows no boundaries or limitations. Charming yet resilient, beautiful yet courageous – such is the essence of captivating chitralscape where history intertwines with nature's splendor.