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A CARAVAN IN THE KHYBER PASS 



In the morning this pass is open to caravans coming into Afghanistan, while in the afternoon 

 those bound for India have the right of way. 



Photographs by Ilaji Mirza Hussein 

 TYPES OP INDIAN SOLDIERS RECRUITED BY THE BRITISH TO GUARD THE 



Afghan Frontier 



"The Khyber Rifles" is one of the most famous military organizations of the British 

 service in India. The two battalions, commanded by British officers, are recruited from 

 members of the Afridi tribe. 



