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032-003117087 Subject Transfer of Power, 1946-47

1. Photo 627(12)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 627(12)
Title:
The last Jirgah held beneath Jamrud Fort, Khyber, when Sir Olf Caroe, the Governor, informed the chiefs 'the Khyber Pass was theirs'. Greeting the Khyber Meliks or head men. Photographer: Holmes, Randolph Bezzant
Scope & Content:
Genre: Historical Events Sky area heavily retouched. Subjects = forts; official events Location = Jamrud; North-West Frontier Province; Pakistan
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1947
Extent:
1 item

2. Photo 627(13)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 627(13)
Title:
The Khyber Rifles present arms for the Governor Sir Olaf Caroe at the last ever Jirgah held under British auspices at Jamrud, 1947. The chiefs were informed 'the Khyber Pass is yours', a stupendous declaration in those days. Photographer: Holmes, Randolph Bezzant
Scope & Content:
Genre: Historical Events Sky area heavily retouched. Subjects = forts; Indian Army; Khyber Rifles; military (general); military ceremonies; official events Location = Jamrud; North-West Frontier Province; Pakistan
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1947
Extent:
1 item

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