Gateway, Bala Hissar, Kabul, 1880.
Photograph from a photograph album compiled by Maj (later Maj Gen Sir) Alexander Robert Badock; associated with, 2nd Afghan War (1878-1880), 3rd Burma War (1885-1887).

The ancient Bala Hissar fortress was located south of the city overlooking the houses and bazaars from a commanding height. In 1879 when Major-General Frederick Robert’s Kabul Field Force re-occupied the city, the fort was partially destroyed in retaliation for the killing of the British Resident Sir Louis Cavagnari and his diplomatic mission by the Afghans.