The scene was arranged near the modest town of Birkot in Kunar, providing a fitting backdrop for a significant face-off.
As the morning of May 23, 1919 arrived, the resounding war cries of the Chitralis echoed through the Afghan mountains, heralding the onset of a fierce battle. A tumultuous clash ensued, marked by a deluge of gunfire, swords clashing, and cannonballs thundering.
