A brief biography of Mir Bacha Khan, which especially accounts for his service in the Second Anglo-Afghan War, is included in the book by William Dalrymple (historian), "Return of a King: the Battle for Afghanistan" first published in 2013.

Mir Masjidi Khan, who was from Kohistan district, Kapisa province, also on the Shamali Plain, opposed the installation of Shuja Shah Durrani (or 'Shah Shujah') as Emir of Afghanistan by the Government of British India.

[5][6] Established on 17 May 1982 by President Babrak Karmal, the High State Medal of Ghazi Mir Bacha Khan is awarded to both military and civilian recipients to recognize outstanding service in defensive sections of the country, the implementation of peace and security and also for other civilian and military tasks, including further economic and social development in Afghanistan.

Civilian recipients of the High State Medal of Ghazi Mir Bacha Khan have included those who have made contributions in the areas of education, social work, human rights, public service and community development.

The reverse carries raised words in Dari language "مدال دولتی غازی میربچه خان" which translates to "Ghazi Mirbacha Khan State Medal”.