Old Christian Cemetery, Peshawar
The Old Christian Cemetery, also known as Tehkal Cemetery, Gora Qabristan, or White people's cemetery, is a cemetery situated in
History
The Tehkal Cemetery, established in 1851, is at the
The cemetery reflects a diverse demographic that has contributed to the region's history, including British soldiers, civil administrators, and their families, along with businessmen, health professionals, and clergy.[3]
It is a repository of historical records pertaining to the Anglo-Afghan conflict.[4] This is evidenced through the various tombstones of British men, women, and children who attempted to extend British control into Kabul.[4]
A significant tombstone belongs to Robert Warburton, a member of the
Folklore
Despite its historical richness, the cemetery is often associated with an apocryphal tale of a humorous epitaph ascribed to a "Captain Ernest Bloomfield," supposedly killed by his orderly in 1879.[3] This tale, although frequently refuted by experts, has been perpetuated for over a century.[3]
In reality, such incident happened with Isidore Loewenthal, a
References
- ^ "A trip to the Christian Cemetery (Gora Qabristan) – Peshawar". My Random Ramblings. 2013-06-30. Retrieved 2021-08-18.
- ^ "Encroaching history: Gravely important – even in death". The Express Tribune. 2014-03-17. Retrieved 2021-08-18.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "The epitaph that never was – Footloose". The News International.
- ^ a b c d e Miraj, Muhammad Hassan (February 18, 2013). "Jahandad and Warburton". DAWN.COM.