The Afghan Wars 1839-42 and 1878-80Forbes, Archibald
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The Afghan Wars 1839-42 and 1878-80
Forbes, Archibald
Afghan Wars
WELLINGTON, Duke of, criticism on Lord Auckland's decision; on
Elphinstone's position at Cabul; on English troops v. hillmen.
WHITE, Major, of the 92d Highlanders, at the attack on Beni Hissar; in
the battle of Candahar.
WILD, Brigadier, attempts to force the Khyber pass.
WILLSHIRE, General, harassed in the Bolan pass; punishes Khelat.
WOLSELEY, Lord, against keeping Candahar.
WORSLEY, Colonel.
WYMER, Colonel, hard fighting with the Ghilzais.
Y.
YAHUJA KHAN.
YAKOUB KHAN, son of Shere Ali, released and made regent; intercourse
with Sir Sam Browne; question of his complicity in the Cavagnari
massacre; takes refuge in the English camp; a prisoner; the Viceroy's
decision against his return to power.
YAR MAHOMED, Shah Kamran's minister.
YERGATI.
Z.
ZAKARIAH KHAN, Yakoub's brother.
ZANDEH, captives carried to.
ZEMINDAWAR, country of.
ZIMMA, Abdurrahman and Sir Lepel Griffin at.
ZURMUT.
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