A Mhamadan [Mohammadan] Mullah, N.W.F.P.
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The word Mullah owes its origin to the Arabic "mawla", or "guardian." A mullah is the Muslim equivalent of a priest or religious authority and guide.
Mullahs
A Mad Mulla (Religious Fanatic) with his Followers, N.W. Frontier
Religious groups in opposition to the British found refuge in tribal areas bordering Afghanistan throughout the colonial period
The British fought a nearly continuous series of campaigns against various tribes and groups led by Muslim religious
