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Title: The Relief of Chitral

Note: Reading ease score: 58.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Moti Ben-Ari and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
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Summary: "The Relief of Chitral" by G. J. Younghusband and Sir Francis Edward Younghusband is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This book details the Chitral campaign, focusing on the events that led to the British relief of the fort besieged by local forces in the region of Chitral, North-West India. It provides insight into the political intrigues and military strategies of the time, offering a lens into British colonial efforts in maintaining authority in the face of rising threats from local leaders. The opening of the text sets the stage for the crisis in March 1895, detailing the complexities of the political landscape in Chitral following the death of its ruler, Aman-ul-Mulk. It narrates the rapidly shifting allegiances among his sons and the resulting turmoil that ensues, leading to the siege of the British resident and his troops. As power struggles unfold, the narrative introduces the key players involved, highlighting their ambitions and the backdrop of conflicts with external forces, particularly the aggressive posture of Chief Umra Khan. This portion establishes not only the immediate causes of the war but also the stakes involved for the British, who are compelled to act swiftly to protect their interests and restore order in the region. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Younghusband, G. J. (George John), 1859-1944

Author: Younghusband, Francis Edward, Sir, 1863-1942

EBook No.: 47611

Published: Dec 9, 2014

Downloads: 98

Language: English

Subject: India -- History -- Chitral Campaign, 1895

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: The Relief of Chitral

Note: Reading ease score: 58.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Moti Ben-Ari and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)

Summary: "The Relief of Chitral" by G. J. Younghusband and Sir Francis Edward Younghusband is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This book details the Chitral campaign, focusing on the events that led to the British relief of the fort besieged by local forces in the region of Chitral, North-West India. It provides insight into the political intrigues and military strategies of the time, offering a lens into British colonial efforts in maintaining authority in the face of rising threats from local leaders. The opening of the text sets the stage for the crisis in March 1895, detailing the complexities of the political landscape in Chitral following the death of its ruler, Aman-ul-Mulk. It narrates the rapidly shifting allegiances among his sons and the resulting turmoil that ensues, leading to the siege of the British resident and his troops. As power struggles unfold, the narrative introduces the key players involved, highlighting their ambitions and the backdrop of conflicts with external forces, particularly the aggressive posture of Chief Umra Khan. This portion establishes not only the immediate causes of the war but also the stakes involved for the British, who are compelled to act swiftly to protect their interests and restore order in the region. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Younghusband, G. J. (George John), 1859-1944

Author: Younghusband, Francis Edward, Sir, 1863-1942

EBook No.: 47611

Published: Dec 9, 2014

Downloads: 98

Language: English

Subject: India -- History -- Chitral Campaign, 1895

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.