Books
The Afghan War
This volume offers a concise narrative of the Second Anglo-Afghan War (1878–1880), accompanied by over 300 remarkable illustrations by the renowned British war artist William Simpson. Compiled from contemporary reports published in The Illustrated London News, the work provides rare visual and textual insights into the events, landscapes, and key figures of the conflict. As a curated collection of first-hand accounts and period illustrations, it serves as a valuable resource for scholars, students, and readers interested in imperial military history and British engagement in Afghanistan.
The Hazara Persecution Volume 1
This book marks a significant advancement in Hazara studies by combining rigorous academic methodology with the use of previously confidential archival documents. Departing from earlier, subjective approaches, it represents a scholarly and unbiased investigation grounded in critical inquiry. As noted by Dr. Mousavi, the work stands out for its use of declassified British records to re-examine the persecution of Hazaras during the reign of Amir Abdur Rahman Khan—material that had long remained inaccessible or underexplored.
Praised as a pioneering contribution to the field, the volume challenges established narratives in Afghan historiography and invites renewed scholarly engagement with primary sources. Its significance lies not only in what it reveals but also in what it makes possible: a deeper and more objective exploration of marginalised histories.
Dr. Syed Askar Mousavi (Author of The Hazaras of Afghanistan)
The Hazara Persecution Volume 1 (Persian)
Persian Translation of the: The Hazara Persecution During the Reign of Amir Abdurrahman Khan 1880-1901. Volume I.
The Hazara Persecution Volume 2
Volume Two of The Hazara Persecution continues the rigorous scholarly inquiry begun in Volume One, drawing on newly declassified British archival records to examine the persecution of the Hazara people during the reign of Amir Habibullah Khan (1901–1919). Although often seen as more moderate than his father, Amir Abdur Rahman, this volume reveals the persistence of systemic ethno-religious discrimination under his rule.
The collection includes rare documents from the British Library, National Archives, Quetta Archives, and the Qatar Digital Library, offering fresh insights into British imperial policy, frontier intelligence, and Hazara displacement across Afghanistan, British India, Iran, and beyond. Through these materials, the volume traces patterns of exclusion, forced migration, and diaspora formation, situating Hazara history within the broader context of colonial geopolitics and early 20th-century global conflicts.
This work challenges dominant historiographies of the period and contributes to ongoing debates on genocide, imperial violence, and the resilience of marginalized communities. It stands as both a historical record and a call for continued scholarly engagement with the Hazara past and its enduring legacies.
The Hazara Persecution Volume 2 (Persian)
Persian Translation of the: The Hazara Persecution During the Reign of Amir Habibullah Khan, 1901-1918. Volume II.
The British Documents and The Assassination of the Afghan King
This volume draws upon declassified British official correspondence to examine the assassination of King Nadir Khan of Afghanistan. Through these archival sources, the work uncovers previously untold aspects of the event, offering new evidence and perspectives that challenge the official narrative presented by Afghan authorities at the time.
Correspondence between Ameer Habibullah Khan and Viceroys of India Vol. 1
This three-volume work presents confidential correspondence exchanged between Amir Habibullah Khan and the Viceroys of India from 1901 to 1919. It unveils concealed dialogues on political affairs, military strategy, trade relations, and foreign policy—offering rare insights into aspects of Afghan and regional history that have remained largely unexplored. (Unpublished)
Qandahar Chronicles Volume 1
This work also incorporates archival British press reports from Qandahar during the colonial era, offering valuable insights into the political, social, military, economic, and tribal dynamics of the region. Compiled by British agents at the height of the Great Game, these reports illuminate a critical period of imperial rivalry and local complexity.
