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.
British explorer and political officer in British India (1805-1841)
| Born | 16 May 1805 |
| Died | 2 November 1841 |
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British explorer and political officer in British India (1805-1841)
| Born | 16 May 1805 |
| Died | 2 November 1841 |
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Description and travel, Foreign relations, History, Kabul, Afghanistan (City), Politics and government, SourcesTime
19th centuryID Numbers
- OLID: OL671179A
- ISNI: 0000000080840034
- VIAF: 4969397
- Wikidata: Q375933
- Inventaire.io: wd:Q375933
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Alternative names
- Sir Alexander Burnes
- Captain Sir Alexander Burnes
- Bokhara Burnes
| 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 |