Kabul Collection

The Remnants of an Army. Photomechanical print after Elizabeth Thompson (later Lady Butler). Associated with the Retreat from Kabul, 1st Afghan War (1838-1842). Date: 1856

Sardar Afzal Khan, 1882
Engraved portrait of Sardar Afzal Khan, the British envoy to Kabul, Afganistan, pictured in 1882

Afghanistan / Kabul Bazaar
The gate of the bazaar at Kabul

Portrait of a Pathan man at his stall selling pickles in Kabul, Afghanistan, Asia

Buzkashi, Kabul, Afghanistan, Asia

Shahnameh. The Book of Kings. 16th c. Zal meets

Buzkashi, Kabul, Afghanistan, Asia

Children looking out of window of old house, Old City, Kabul, Afghanistan, Asia

AFGHAN WAR (1839-1842). The British Army camp outside Kabul, Afghanistan. Contemporary English steel engraving

Devastation from civil war, Kabul, Afghanistan, Asia

1879 / AFGHAN WAR
British artillery passes through the Kabul Gate at Jellalabad

A Map of the Kingdom of Kabul (colour litho)
XCF275023 A Map of the Kingdom of Kabul (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

King Milinda asks Questions, BC 140 (litho)
8661016 King Milinda asks Questions, BC 140 (litho) by Ruith, Horace van (1839-1923); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Milinda asks Questions, Bc.140)

The Hindu Kush and passes between the Kabul and Oxus, 1879
2902277 The Hindu Kush and passes between the Kabul and Oxus, 1879; (add.info.: The Hindu Kush and passes between the Kabul and Oxus, 1879.); Buyenlarge Archive/UIG.

Second Anglo-Afghan War (1878-1900): British position at Sherpore, Cabul (Kabul)
530488 Second Anglo-Afghan War (1878-1900): British position at Sherpore, Cabul (Kabul). Gatling gun bastion making ready to repel attack by the Ghazis, 23 December 1879

First Anglo-Afghan War 1838-1842: William McNaghten (1793-1841) British diplomat
530476 First Anglo-Afghan War 1838-1842: William McNaghten (1793-1841) British diplomat, orientalist and colonial administrator: instigated interventionist policy in Afghanistan

Engraving depicting the indoor and outdoor costumes of the ladies of Kabul
3521180 Engraving depicting the indoor and outdoor costumes of the ladies of Kabul; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the indoor and outdoor costumes of the ladies of Kabul)

Photographic print of the Amir's Palace at Kabul
3521176 Photographic print of the Amir's Palace at Kabul; (add.info.: Photographic print of the Amir's Palace at Kabul, Afghanistan. Dated 19th Century); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The interior of the British residency in Kabul, 1880
3507335 The interior of the British residency in Kabul, 1880; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the interior of the British residency in Kabul, during the Second Anglo-Afghan War)

Second Anglo-Afghan War (1878-1880): A block in the Jugdulluk Pass: British troops having difficulties on their way to
530486 Second Anglo-Afghan War (1878-1880): A block in the Jugdulluk Pass: British troops having difficulties on their way to reinforce General Roberts at Cabul (Kabul). December 1879

The altar of Surkh Kotal Temple. Creator: Unknown photographer
The altar of Surkh Kotal Temple. Found in the Collection of the Nationalmuseum von Afghanistan, Kabul.

The stairs of Surkh Kotal Temple. Creator: Unknown photographer
The stairs of Surkh Kotal Temple. Found in the Collection of the Nationalmuseum von Afghanistan, Kabul.

Belt buckle, 1st century. Creator: The Oriental Applied Arts
Belt buckle, 1st century. Found in the Collection of the National Museum of Afghanistan, Kabul

Fish-shaped glass flask, 1st century. Creator: The Oriental Applied Arts
Fish-shaped glass flask, 1st century. Found in the Collection of the National Museum of Afghanistan, Kabul

The Rabatak inscription, 2nd cen. AD. Creator: Historic Object
The Rabatak inscription, 2nd cen. AD. Found in the Collection of the National Museum of Afghanistan, Kabul

Afghan / Kabul Karissa
KABUL KARISSA Owned by Porter. Date: 1974

Afghan / Kirstie of Kabul
KIRSTIE OF KABUL Owned by Porter. Date: 1969

Plan of the Road from the Shutargardan Pass to Cabul, c1880. From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. IV, by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1880]

Puma Squadron Marks 100 Years
Pictured is an RAF Puma deployed on Operation TORAL in Afghanistan. Based in Kabul, Afghanistan, 33 Squadron Puma detachment are employed on Operation TORAL

Kabul Afghanistan Skyline
Michael Tompsett

Retreat of the British Army from Kabul (colour litho)
5992275 Retreat of the British Army from Kabul (colour litho) by Stott, W.R.S. (1878-1939) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Retreat of the British Army from Kabul)

The city of Cabul, from the north-east (engraving)
7161014 The city of Cabul, from the north-east (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The city of Cabul, from the north-east)

A Reception at the Royal Court of Kabul, from Firdawsis Shahnama (vellum)
LRI615985 A Reception at the Royal Court of Kabul, from Firdawsis Shahnama (vellum) by Persian School; Musee Conde, Chantilly

Cabul, 1842 (engraving)
3744570 Cabul, 1842 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Illustrated London News, 14 May 1842. ); English, out of copyright

Kabul (colour litho)
5991997 Kabul (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kabul. Illustration for Glimpses of the British Empire (Collins, c 1910).); © Look and Learn

Zal climbs to reach Rudaba from a Shahnama (Book of kings), c
5932575 Zal climbs to reach Rudaba from a Shahnama (Book of kings), c.1440 (ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper) by Persian School, (15th century); 25.6 x 17.2 cm; Freer Gallery of Art

Cabul Illustrated, the Main Street in the Bazaar in the Fruit Season (engraving)
1058684 Cabul Illustrated, the Main Street in the Bazaar in the Fruit Season (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cabul Illustrated)

Cabul, the Capital of Shere Alis Dominions in Afghanistan (engraving)
1621565 Cabul, the Capital of Shere Alis Dominions in Afghanistan (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cabul)

Plan of Cabul and its Approaches (engraving)
1099793 Plan of Cabul and its Approaches (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plan of Cabul and its Approaches)

The Advance on Cabul (engraving)
1099820 The Advance on Cabul (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Advance on Cabul)

A String of Blind Beggars, Cabul, 1843 (colour litho)
468710 A String of Blind Beggars, Cabul, 1843 (colour litho) by Atkinson, James (1780-1852) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Bride in Kabul (chromolitho)
735142 A Bride in Kabul (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Bride in Kabul)

British Troops on the March to Cabul (engraving)
664060 British Troops on the March to Cabul (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: British Troops on the March to Cabul)

Group of Cabulese, Kabulese, Afghans, 1860 s

Afghanistan: The march of the Kabul column to Khandahar, August 1880
3082860 Afghanistan: The march of the Kabul column to Khandahar, August 1880, illustration from British Battles on Land and Sea, 1915 (litho) by Holland Tringham

Afghan War - Advanced Camp at Basawul on the Kabul River
Afghan War - The Advanced Camp at Basawul on the Kabul River. 1879

44th Regiment at Gundamuck
In 1841 the 44th was in Kabul where uprising endangered the garrison. Constantly attacked, without shelter or food, the force waded in deep snow through narrow passes for four days trying to reach

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"The Remnants of an Army: Exploring the Rich History and Vibrant Culture of Kabul" Step into the captivating world of Kabul, Afghanistan, where history intertwines with modernity. Sardar Afzal Khan's portrait from 1882 takes us back to a time when bravery and honor were revered. In the bustling Kabul Bazaar, immerse yourself in the sights and scents as you encounter a Pathan man selling pickles at his stall. The vibrant colors and flavors reflect the diversity that thrives within this city. Witness the exhilarating sport of Buzkashi in action, as riders fiercely compete for victory on horseback. This ancient tradition showcases both strength and skill, capturing the essence of Afghan culture. Travel through time with Shahnameh's epic tales from the 16th century; Zal meeting legendary characters brings mythical stories to life against Kabul's backdrop. Peering out from an old house window in Old City, children gaze upon their beloved cityscape – a testament to resilience amidst adversity. Devastation caused by civil war serves as a reminder of Kabul's tumultuous past but also its unwavering spirit. Delve into history once more with a glimpse into British Army camp outside Kabul during the Afghan War (1839-1842). A contemporary English steel engraving captures moments frozen in time forever etched in memory. Uncover hidden treasures through "A Map of Kingdom of Kabul, " allowing your imagination to wander across this enchanting land filled with untold stories waiting to be discovered. Kabul is not just a place; it is an embodiment of resilience, courage, and hope. Explore its rich tapestry where echoes from centuries past blend seamlessly with present-day aspirations - truly showcasing why it remains an extraordinary destination worth exploring.