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Pathan rising

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Jihad on the North West frontier of India, 1897-1898

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"Pathan Rising tells the story of the large-scale tribal unrest that erupted along the North West Frontier of India in the late 1890s; a short but sharp period of violence that was initiated by the Pathan tribesmen against the British. Although the exact causes of the unrest remain unclear, it was likely the result of tribal resentment towards the establishment of the Durand Line and British 'forward policy', during the last echoes of the 'Great Game', that led the proud tribesmen to take up arms on an unprecedented scale. This resentment was brought to boiling point by a number of fanatical religious leaders, such as the Mad Fakir and the Hadda Mullah, who visited the various Pathan tribes calling for jihad. By the time the risings ended, eleven Victoria Crosses would be awarded to British troops, which hints at the ferocity and level of bitterness of the fighting. Indeed, although not eligible for the VC in 1897, many Indian soldiers would also receive high-level decorations in recognition of their bravery. It would be one of the greatest challenges to British authority in Asia during the Victorian era"--Jacket.

Table of Contents

A prickly and untrimmed hedge -- Outrage at Maizar -- Destruction in the Tochi Valley -- Malakand attacked -- The defence of Chakdara -- The Malakand Field Force -- Raid on Shabkadr -- Punishing the Mohmands -- Events in the Khyber Pass -- Operations in the Kurram Valley -- Operations on the Samana Range -- The storming of Dargai -- Guerrilla war in the Maidan Valley -- The march to Bagh -- Reoccupation of the Khyber Pass -- Minor expeditions.

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Simner, Mark. Pathan rising

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  • Date: 2026-09-11T20:23:14.918540+00:00
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  • Derived from: 23666766

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  • Date: 2026-09-11
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  • Description language: eng
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