Dr Nichols is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania's School of South Asia Regional Studies and this book appears to be an expansion of his doctoral dissertation. He has learned Persian, Pashto and Urdu and read widely in the literature of his period in those languages as well as thoroughly investigating British archival malerial in Peshawar . . . Read More

Asfandyar Wali Khan wanted a biography of his illustrious grandfather for the benefit of the younger generation. He has got one nicely printed and readable volume courtesy Rajmohan Gandhi. . . . Read More

At a time when stability is yet to take root in Afghanistan, the book under review is relevant and timely. Given the current situation, analysts say an organised and capable army composed of Afghans can be the only hope in controlling the warring factions and a society split on tribal lines. Musa Khan Jalalzai, the author of Afghan National Army, agrees with the view. . . . Read More