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Alexander Burnes

16 May 1805 - 2 November 1841

Burnes was a British traveller and explorer who took part in The Great Game. He was nicknamed Bokhara Burnes for his role in establishing contact with and exploring Bukhara, which made his name.

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  • Cover of: Cabool: being a personal narrative of a journey to, and residence in that city in the years 1836, 7, and 8

    First published in 1842 7 editions in 1 language — 1 previewable
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  • Cover of: East India (Cabul and Afghanistan): papers.

    First published in 1859 1 edition in 1 language
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Subjects
Description and travel, Foreign relations, History, Kabul, Afghanistan (City), Politics and government, Sources
Places
Afghanistan, Great Britain, Kabul (Afghanistan), Kābol (Afghanistan)
People
Alexander Burnes Sir (1805-1841)
Time
19th century

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  • Sir Alexander Burnes
  • Captain Sir Alexander Burnes
  • Bokhara Burnes

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September 30, 2020 Edited by MARC Bot add ISNI
March 31, 2017 Edited by MARC Bot add VIAF and wikidata ID
February 24, 2010 Edited by 76.212.15.149 Edit bio
April 1, 2008 Created by an anonymous user initial import