The Pashtun leader who peacefully defied the British Empire | Al Jazeera World Documentary

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The Pashtun leader who peacefully defied the British Empire | Al Jazeera World Documentary


This is the story of the extraordinary life of the Pashtun leader Bacha Khan, who fought to end British colonial rule in northwest India by non-violent means at the same time as Mahatma Gandhi campaigned across the rest of the country.

Khan was from the border region straddling parts of present-day Pakistan and Afghanistan. Even though he…

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  1. 😂AFGHANISTAN was never invaded by British terrorists then. When Pakistani tribes started to attack rape Indian women a fight broke out between Pakistanis n Indians which then AFGHANISTAN offered a land contract of one 100 years to Pakistanis to escape from the parents of Indian children's,(1947) that land giving by AFGHAN is now call Pakistan the contract expired Pakistanis are still on AFGHAN land breathing animals waste of space calling AFGHAN names. NEVER FEEL SORRY FOR STUPID RAPISTS EVILS YOU WILL ONLY GET CRITICISM BACK. SEAN'S THE DAY BRITISH CREATED Pakistan snake THERE HAS BEEN DARKNESS IN AFGHANISTAN

  2. 😂AFGHANISTAN was never invaded by British terrorists then. When Pakistani tribes started to attack rape Indian women a fight broke out between Pakistanis n Indians which then AFGHANISTAN offered a land contract of one 100 years to Pakistanis to escape from the parents of Indian children's, that land giving by AFGHAN is now call Pakistan the contract expired Pakistanis are still on AFGHAN land breathing animals waste of space calling AFGHAN names. NEVER FEEL SORRY FOR STUPID RAPISTS EVILS YOU WILL ONLY GET CRITICISM BACK. SEAN'S THE DAY BRITISH CREATED Pakistan snake THERE HAS BEEN DARKNESS IN AFGHANISTAN

  3. We Pashtun are still the followers of badsha khan in politics , but the young generation have no clow about the vision of badsha khan and go behind Imran khan a person who destroy the young generation

  4. Khudai Khidmatgar Bacha Khan, a man who embodied the spirit of selflessness and courage. He dedicated his life to the service of his people, fighting for their rights and freedom through non-violent resistance. It's tragic that many Pashtuns today are unaware of his immense contributions and sacrifices. He stood against British colonial rule, advocated for women's education and empowerment, and championed the cause of Pashtun unity and identity. His legacy is a beacon of hope for a nation that desperately needs to rediscover its roots and values. Let us honor his memory by learning from his struggles and striving to create a better future for our people. We owe it to ourselves, our children, and future generations to keep his torch of peace and justice burning bright.

  5. I am a 40 years old pakistani. I only heard the name bacha khan. And A lot of misconceptions about him. But I got to know him for the first time in my life because of this wonderful documentary of a great great baba bacha khan sahab. A lot of respect for him. I will now start to research and read more about him. Thanks Aljazeera.

  6. Aimal Wali Khan❤❤❤(ANP).❤❤❤ president of Awami National Party,❤❤❤

    ❤❤❤Asfandyar Wali Khan (father)❤❤❤❤❤

    ❤❤❤Abdul Wali Khan (grandfather)❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

    ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤Abdul Ghaffar Khan (great-grandfather)❤❤❤❤❤❤

  7. Aimal Wali Khan❤❤❤(ANP).❤❤❤ president of Awami National Party,❤❤❤

    ❤❤❤Asfandyar Wali Khan (father)❤❤❤❤❤

    ❤❤❤Abdul Wali Khan (grandfather)❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

    ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤Abdul Ghaffar Khan (great-grandfather)❤❤❤❤❤❤

  8. Aimal Wali Khan❤❤❤(ANP).❤❤❤ president of Awami National Party,❤❤❤

    ❤❤❤Asfandyar Wali Khan (father)❤❤❤❤❤

    ❤❤❤Abdul Wali Khan (grandfather)❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

    ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤Abdul Ghaffar Khan (great-grandfather)❤❤❤❤❤❤

  9. I as a pashtun doesn’t support bacha khan non violence policy. This is for people who are afraid of taking arms and going to the mountains against a violent occupiers. Violence can only be dealt by violence.

  10. The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others. Earth provides enough to satisfy every man's need, but not every man's greed. In a gentle way, you can shake the world.
    ~ Bacha Khan Baba

  11. Asalam O Alaikum…Every one….BASHA KHAN no doubt was a true peoples leader,and did the best HE could for his People. BUT when it came to be on the RIGHT side of History…
    HIs stand with CONGRESS {which stood for INDIA for Hindu`s actually..as time has proved) And stand against MUSLIM LEAUGE (which stood for MUSLIM`s and minorities). WAS a blunder , Which made his devotion and sacrifice for his people look like a socialist idealogy .
    As soon as PAKISTAN came into existence he and his political movement got branded as ONLY SURKHA (socialist) and anti Pakistan. Although he deserved a lot better treatment in PAKISTAN instead of OF being MISUNDERSTOOD AND ill treated.

  12. I’m from Kazakhstan. I’ve visited Swat in Pakistan in 2021 and was lucky to meet real Pashtun people. I was so impressed with their conservative lifestyle and appearance. May Allah bless them. ❤

  13. Thanks aljazeeraenglish for being a real voice of everyone in the world. I watched your every video and i love the way you cover for every opperesed . Thanks for highlighting Bach Khan ❤❤❤