SAMAD KHAN (Cave of Mirza)
34.001400,71.166700
Description
During the 30th April 1837 battle (note 1) at Jamrud (note 2), the adviser (Vizier) Meerza Samad Khan or Mirza Sami Khan (note 3) secreted himself in some cave or sheltered recess [a rock shelter?] where, in dispair, he sobbed, beat his breast, tore his beared and knocked his head upon the ground (note 4). Compare the caves at –>Kadam near Jamrud, tear a beard and avoid knocking the head against the ceiling.During the 30th April 1837 battle (note 1) at Jamrud (note 2), the adviser (Vizier) Meerza Samad Khan or Mirza Sami Khan (note 3) secreted himself in some cave or sheltered recess [a rock shelter?] where, in dispair, he sobbed, beat his breast, tore his beared and knocked his head upon the ground (note 4). Compare the caves at –>Kadam near Jamrud, tear a beard and avoid knocking the head against the ceiling.
Documents
Bibliography 06/01/2018- Macintyre, Ben 2005; Macrory, Patrick 1966 edited 1967, 1972, 1986, 2002.
History
Caves nearby
| Distance (km) | Name | Length (m) | Depth (m) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | KADAM, Khyber (Caves at) | ||
| 4.1 | SARKHANDAI CAVE | ||
| 4.4 | JANAT GUL KILI | ||
| 6.4 | ZERAI GARAI | ||
| 9.0 | Khyber Pass (Caves on the) | ||
| 9.2 | Lieutenent Colonel Rattray (Cave of) [Cave of Ali Masjid] | ||
| 10.3 | BAZAR VALLEY CAVES | ||
| 10.8 | DRAZANDA CAVES | ||
| 13.4 | SHAGAI CAVE |