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Tango01 | 14 Feb 2017 3:07 p.m. PST |
…India 1897-1898 "Pathan Rising: Jihad on the North West Frontier of India 1897-1898 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 eforward policyf, during the last echoes of the eGreat Gamef, 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 hint at the ferocity and level of bitterness of the fighting. Indeed, although not eligible for the Victoria Cross in 1897, many Indian soldiers would also receive high]level decorations in recognition of their bravery"
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Ragbones | 14 Feb 2017 6:10 p.m. PST |
It's a very good book. I received it as a Christmas present from my daughter. The author is the founder and moderator of the Victorian Wars Forum. Mark has a book on Kitchener's reconquest of the Sudan tentatively scheduled for release in May. |
Tango01 | 15 Feb 2017 10:44 a.m. PST |
Thanks for the guidance my friend. Amicalement Armand
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Lion in the Stars | 15 Feb 2017 6:40 p.m. PST |
Will have to add that to my collection! |
Tango01 | 16 Feb 2017 11:23 a.m. PST |
Glad you like it my friend. Amicalement Armand
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