There was scarce an acre which had not a fortified block house, as each family built a homestead for itself, and fortified itself against all comers.
As the column entered the valley, they found that their arrival had not been expected.

The livestock had been removed, but every house in the valley was stocked with supplies.

Indian corn, wheat, barley, and other grain were found in abundance; and there was an ample stock of honey, potatoes, walnuts, and onions.
Bagh was the tribal centre, the Afridi parliament ground.

Its mosque was situated about four miles farther up the valley.

It was at this spot that orders were issued to make war upon the British.
It was an insignificant building, with a mud roof supported by twenty-one pillars.