A Memorable Picture Of Four Charismatic Members Of A Family, Who Contributed And Shaped Pukhtun Politics And Culture Over A Century.
From Left to Right:
1) Khan Abdul Ghani Khan (1914-1996)
Contributions: Art, Poetry, Literature, Philosophy, Spirituality, Politics.
2) Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan Or Bacha Khan (1890-1988)
Contributions - Freedom Fighter, Community Service, Philanthropy, Proponent Of Non Violence And Tolerance In Politics, Education, Peace Activism.
3) Dr. Khan Sahib (1883-1958)
Contributions - Mainstream Politics, Structural And Administrative Govt Reforms In NWF Province.
4) Khan Abdul Wali Khan (1917-2006)
Contributions - Nationalist, Socialist And Anti Establishment Politics, Pro Democracy Struggle.
Addition Note - Dr. Khan was Bacha Khan's elder brother, while Ghani and Wali were his sons. The photo was most probably taken in 1954, at Utmanzai, Charsadda, NWF Province.
Courtesy - Mukhtar Aziz Kansi
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