Monday 24 August 2020

Shinwari revolt, 1929



Scene of the bazaar at Jalalabad (Afghanistan), Shinwari tribe in revolt against King Amanullah, February 1, 1929. Press Photo. Caption: "Our picture shows the bazaar at Jalalabad, the Afghan town on the Peshawar-Kabul road which is being besieged by the Shinwari tribesmen. Considerable damage has been caused to the town and the King's palace has been burned down. The town is surrounded by a high mud wall."


Reinforcements of Afghan infantry leaving Kabul to take part in the suppression of the Shinwari revolt. February 1, 1929. Press photo, The Times.



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