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THE NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC MAGAZINE 



Photograph by P. O. Crawford 



AFGHAN GUARDS ON TIL iC ROAD BETWEEN JABUL-US-SIRAJ AND JALALABAD 



Although the influence of the Amir of Afghanistan is far-reaching and his authority is 

 absolute, many of the outlying tribes enjoy a measure of independence. Such tribes and 

 their villages are still presided over by their chiefs, called Khans, Malaks, or White Beards. 

 These chiefs are chosen for life. Second-hand uniforms are among the principal articles of 

 import into the land of the Amir. 



