History of the War in Afghanistan, Vol. 1 (of 3) Third Edition

CHAPTER II.

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[April-August: 1839.]

Arrival at Candahar—The Shah’s Entry into the City—His Installation—Nature of his Reception—Behaviour of the Douranees—The English at Candahar—Mission to Herat—Difficulties of our Position—Advance to Ghuznee 437