[2] In the past, the Kabul Khel have fought multiple wars against the authorities of the British Raj.
[3] The largest battle of this conflict took place at the Maidani hills, where British forces suffered 11 casualties.
On 17 November 1902, troops under the command of Major-General Egerton began their invasion of Kabul Khel tribal territory from Thal, Idak and Barganatu.
With the Kabul Khel having thus been pacified, British forces withdrew on the 25th, ending the expedition.
[4] In 2016, the Kabul Khel engaged in protests against Pakistani authorities, in opposition to the construction of the proposed Kurram Tangi Dam.