Execution by firing squad of a Ghazi, or Muslim militant, at the Peshawur Gate in Jellalabad during the Afghan War. Wood engraving by W.I. Mosses after W.H. Overend.
- Overend, William Heysham, 1851-1898.
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- [1879]
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- 43583i
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The execution "of a Ghazi, or Mussulman fanatic, who had, savagely and without any provocation, attempted to slay an unarmed man of the Punjaub Guides, while making some purchases in the town bazaar" (Illustrated London news, 8 February 1879, p. 122)
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[London] : [Illustrated London news], [1879]
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1 print : wood engraving ; image 26.6 x 21.2 cm
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The Afghan war: execution of a Ghazi, or Mohammedan fanatic, at the Peshawur Gate, Jellalabad. W.H.O. W.I.M. sc.
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Wellcome Collection 43583i
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