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Central Asian Portraits: The Celebrities of the Khanates and the Neighbouring States (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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Mation concerning the careers of native rulers and chieftains is the policy which has been persisted in, for years, by the Indian Govern ment of discouraging, and throwing impedi ments in the way of, exploration by Englishmen. Of late, too, there has been less energy shown than formerly in giving commissions to n ative.
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- PublisherForgotten Books
- Publication date2020
- ISBN 10 028244789X
- ISBN 13 9780282447892
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages322
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book introduces readers to Dost Mohammad Khan, the founder of Afghanistan's Barakzai dynasty and a prominent figure in the complex political landscape of the 19th century. Through an exploration of Dost Mohammad's life and career, the author provides insights into Central Asian political dynamics, focusing on the period between 1826 and 1863, marked by intense rivalry between Afghanistan and its neighbors. The book delves into Dost Mohammad's strategies to consolidate power, his wars with the Sikhs, his interactions with British India, and his diplomatic efforts to maintain Afghanistan's independence. The narrative immerses us in the complexities of Afghan politics, highlighting Dost Mohammad's remarkable leadership in an era of great uncertainty and regional power struggles. By examining his military prowess, diplomatic skills, and strategic decision-making, the book offers a nuanced understanding of the challenges and achievements that shaped modern Afghanistan. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780282447892_0
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