Ramparts of the Bala Hisar, 1879
Photograph, 2nd Afghan War, 1879.
The ancient Bala Hissar fortress was located south of the city of Kabul overlooking the houses and bazaars from a commanding height. In 1879 when Major-General Frederick Robert's Kabul Field Force re-occupied the city, the fort was partially destroyed in retaliation for the killing of the British Resident Sir Louis Cavagnari and his diplomatic mission by the Afghans.
From a photograph album compiled by Major (later Major General Sir) Alexander Robert Badock.
NAM Accession Number
NAM. 1965-10-212--15
Copyright/Ownership
National Army Museum Copyright
Location
National Army Museum, Study collection
Object URL
https://collection.nam.ac.uk/detail.php?acc=1965-10-212--15