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5th Gurkha Rifles on parade, band on the right, Alikhel, 1879 (b / w photo)
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5th Gurkha Rifles on parade, band on the right, Alikhel, 1879 (b / w photo)
5922783 5th Gurkha Rifles on parade, band on the right, Alikhel, 1879 (b/w photo) by Bourne & Shepherd (19th-20th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: 5th Gurkha Rifles on parade, band on the right, Alikhel, 1879.
Photograph by Bourne and Shepherd, 2nd Afghan War (1878-1880), 1879.
Gurkhas, tribesmen of Nepal, had fought for the armies of British India ever since 1817, having impressed their British opponents in the Anglo-Nepalese War of 1814-16. Although technically mercenaries, their reputation for steadfast loyalty had been enhanced during the Mutiny of the Bengal Army of 1857-1859, and by the time of the 2nd Afghan War (1878-80) such was their fighting prowess that Gurkha regiments were among the first to which Major-General Frederick Roberts turned in a crisis.
The 5th Gurkha Rifles came to particular prominence at the Battle of Peiwar Kotal (2 December 1878) when they made a night attack alongside the 72nd Highlanders against an Afghan force positioned on the heights. The following year at Charasia (6 October 1879), they carried out two assaults on the Afghan lines. The regiment also took part in Roberts famous march from Kabul to Kandahar.
From album of 115 photographs by Bourne and Shepherd.); © National Army Museum
Media ID 25160120
© National Army Museum / Bridgeman Images
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This photograph captures the 5th Gurkha Rifles on parade, with the band positioned on the right. Taken in Alikhel in 1879 by Bourne & Shepherd, this image showcases a significant moment during the 2nd Afghan War. The Gurkhas, renowned tribesmen from Nepal, had been serving in British India's armies since 1817. Their reputation for unwavering loyalty was solidified during the Mutiny of the Bengal Army in 1857-1859. By the time of this photograph, their exceptional fighting skills led Major-General Frederick Roberts to rely on them during times of crisis. The 5th Gurkha Rifles gained particular prominence at the Battle of Peiwar Kotal on December 2nd, 1878. Alongside the 72nd Highlanders, they launched a daring night attack against an entrenched Afghan force positioned atop heights. The following year at Charasia on October 6th, they carried out two assaults against Afghan lines. Additionally, they participated in General Roberts' famous march from Kabul to Kandahar. Part of an album containing a total of 115 photographs by Bourne and Shepherd, this print is housed at London's National Army Museum. It serves as a testament to both the bravery and skill exhibited by these Gurkha soldiers throughout history.
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