Native forces in Afghanistan, 1878-1880The defeats at Ali Masjid and Peiwar Kotal had fatally shattered Sher Ali's grip on power in Afghanistan. It was clear that the various tribes were already splitting into various factions, for or against Sher Ali, the British or for a new Amir altogether. In this latter camp Sher Ali's disloyal son Yakub Khan was considered the likeliest candidate, despite Sher Ali's opposition…
Pathan InfantryPathan riflemen firing from the rocky heights
Ral Partha ref: 88-112 Pathans with rifles and jezzails
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