Captivity of the Hostages

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On 9 January 1842 Mohammed Akbar Khan persuaded General Elphinstone to hand over the women, children and wounded officers hostages in return for supplies and a safe escort for his army. Though none of Akbar Khan's promises had been kept previously, it was seen as the only way to protect the women and children from further suffering on the march. Seven officers, ten women and twenty-two children were escorted



Biographies

External Links

1st Afghan War Wikipedia
Somerset Record Office - 1st Afghan War Wikipedia
History of the War in Afghanistan Google Books
Afghan Uprising Wikipedia
The Battle of Kabul and the Retreat to Gandamak BritishBattles.com
The Battle of Kabul 1842 BritishBattles.com
Occupation and Revolt, Kabul, 1839-1841 www.jmhare.com
Map of Kabul Cantonment www.history.navy.mil
Photograph of Bala Hissar www.afghanistan-photos.com

Historical Books on-line

The Kabul Insurrection of 1841-42 - Captivity of the Hostages by Maj-Gen Sir Vincent Eyre 1879 (archive.org)

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