
Josiah Harlan, known as the “Prince of Ghor”: An American adventurer who went to 19th-century Afghanistan to become a king. He Led the first slave revolt in Afghanistan against warlord Muhammad Murad Beg, freeing over 400 slaves. later serving as a Union Army general in the Civil War, 1838 (216×321)
by Muhammadachakzai2001
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Crazy crazy.
Huh. Clearly a direct inspiration for the Sean Connery/Michael Caine flick “The Man Who Would Be King.” Loved that film growing up but had no idea it had real life roots.
EDIT: looks like several real life influences to the story, including Harlan
The Son of God goes forth to war,
A kingly crown to gain;
His blood red banner streams afar:
Who follows in His train?