March 1869, Captain Upperton

In March 1869, Captain Upperton was seconded for political duty when Shere Ali, who had defeated his brother and rival to become the undisputed Amir of Afghanistan, paid a visit to India. The meeting took place at Ambala, where Shere Ali was flattered with royal honours and presented with a jeweled sword, which he promised never to draw except in the service of Britain. Upperton was subsequently thanked for his services by the Government.

The photo depicted below was taken at that event. Upperton is standing on the extreme right.