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

CHAPTER V.

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[April-July: 1842.]

Affairs at Caubul—Elevation of Futteh Jung—Opposition of the Barukzyes—Arrival of Akbar Khan—His Policy—Attack on the Balla Hissar—Its Capture—Conduct of Akbar Khan—Barukzye Strife —Defeat of Zemaun Khan—Situation of the Hostages and Prisoners 264

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