follower - The slave - dealers - Gardner's nom de voyage
-A generous host-Gardner's dangerous illness - The
Khan of Khiva-A geographical problem-Adventures of
M. Sturzky-Gardner returns to Astraakhn

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WANDERER AND FREEBOOTER IN CENTRAL ASIA.

M. Delaroche-Gardner again leaves Astrakhan-Crossing the
Aral Sea-Gardner approaches Ura-tube-An adventure
with Kipchak Kirghiz-"When at Rome act like the
Romans "A flight for dear life-Gardner a freebooter—
Approaches Afghanistan

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CHAPTER V.

A SOLDIER OF FORTUNE AMONG THE AFGHANS.

The kingdom of Afghanistan-Habib-ulla Khan and his his-
tory-Gardner joins his standard and becomes a soldier of
fortune-Afghan tolls-The romance of war-Gardner's
marriage-The castello-Triumph of Amir Dost Muhammad
Khan-Tragic end of Gardner's married life-Habib-ulla
Khan's resolution

CHAPTER VI.

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A FUGITIVE.

Gardner a fugitive-Desperate straits-The value of salt in
Central Asia-The kalendars-Visit to a Kafir priest-A
kind reception-The Khilti Kafirs-Historic remains-
Disposal of the dead by the Kafirs-A relic of the past-
Farewell to the holy man-An attack by robbers—A race
for life The escape-A good soldier - Bolor - Captain
Younghusband-Note on "Bolor".

CONTENTS.

CHAPTER VII.

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THROUGH BADAKSHAN.

The Kokcha river-The Kunduz chief-Slave-dealing-Trav-
elling companions-Some Badakshan history-The ruins of
ancient Zaruth-The Kafir empire of early times-Difficult
travelling-Attacked by wolves-Undesirable acquaint-
ances -The Therbah's finger-Retribution-The chief of
Shighnan-Justice tempered by mercy

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CHAPTER VIII.

AMONG THE KIRGHIZ.

Beauties of Kafiristan-Titles of the Shighnan ladies-
Methods of obtaining gold from the rivers-Visit to a
Kirghiz encampment-A benevolent ruler-Dress and ap-
pearance of the Kirghiz-A venerable fakir-Visit to the
ruby mines-Wait for the wedding-A disappointment—
Consolation-Wanderings in the Pamirs-A robber chief-
A ride for a wife-A tragic occurrence

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CHAPTER IX.

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A REMARKABLE JOURNEY.

The Garden of Eden-The Akas and the Keiaz-Gardner
leaves Pamir-Crosses the Yamunyar river near Tash-
balyk-The yak-Yarkand-The two cities-Leh and
Srinagar The great earthquake - Gardner's journey
through Gilgit and Chitral-The strategic importance of
Chitral-Second visit to Kafiristan-Gardner traverses
Afghanistan and is imprisoned at Girishk-Visit to Kabul
-Farewell to the Therbah-Gardner arrives in Bajaur
-Syad Ahmad the reformer-His history-Death of the
Syad-Gardner becomes chief of artillery at Peshawar and
concludes his travels.

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CHAPTER X.

ADVENTURES IN THE PANJAB.

Peshawar Maharaja Ranjit Singh-Gardner enters his service
-Visits on the way-Dr Harlan and General Avitabile-
Generals Ventura and Court-Raja Dhyan Singh, the
Prime Minister-Gardner's début as a gunner-He becomes
an instructor-Campaign on the Indus-Operations in
Bannu-The Sikh-Afghan war of 1835-Final conquest of
Peshawar by the Sikhs-Gardner obtains command of the
Jammu artillery-Ranjit Singh's last campaign-A rapid
march-The rebellion of Shamas Khan

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CHAPTER XI.

THE LION OF THE PANJAB."

Early days of the Sikh army-Ranjit Singh's Gurkhas-The
Maharaja and his paddle-boat-Gulab Singh and the
treacherous merchant-The jocose chaudri—A camel-load
of flattery-Character of Gulab Singh

CHAPTER XII.

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INTRIGUE AND ANARCHY.

Death of Ranjit Singh Ambitious project of the Dogra
brothers-Maharaja Kharrak Singh-Murder of Sardar
Chet Singh-Deposition and death of Kharrak Singh-The
vengeance of Heaven-Death of Nao Nihal Singh .

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CHAPTER XIII.

THE DEFENCE OF LAHORE.

The rival claimants-Sher Singh propitiates the army-De-
fence of the fortress-Gardner's defence of the gateway-

CONTENTS.

Terms of peace-Murder of the Maharani and accession of
the Maharaja Sher Singh

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The Kabul disaster-Gardner accompanies the Dogra troops
to Peshawar-Brigadier-General Wild delayed by Gulab
Singh-Sir Henry Lawrence-Bad news-Murders of Ma-
haraja Sher Singh and of Dhyan Singh-Sati of his widow
and thirteen slaves-Character of Hira Singh-Rani Jindan
-Death of Suchet Singh-Gardner disguised as an Akali
-Deaths of Hira Singh and Jawahir Singh-Outbreak of
war with the English

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CHAPTER XV.

THE FIRST SIKH WAR.

The Sikh generals-Departure of Ventura and Avitabile—
The apex of the army-Colonel Hurbon-Gulab Singh's
diplomacy-Rani Jindan and the deputation-Occupation
of Lahore-Terms of peace.

Gardner exiled from the Panjab-'History of the Reigning
Family of Lahore'-Gardner enters Gulab Singh's service
-Settles for life in Kashmir-Birth of his daughter-
Impression of Gardner- Mr Andrew Wilson - Captain
Segrave The Russian advance towards India-Gardner's
advice to John Bull-Death of the Traveller-The sug-
gestion of his career

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LIST OF CHARACTERS IN PANJAB HISTORY, FROM THE DEATH

OF RANJIT SINGH TO THE BRITISH ANNEXATION

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INDEX

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