He was the son of Mir Darwish khan, another Tajik chief, who also fought against the British in the First Anglo-Afghan War.

Fifty-five days had passed since the beginning of the second British invasion of Afghanistan, during which scholars and clerics preached in all parts of the country and mobilized the people.

Mir Bacha Khan led the people of Kalakan, Murad Bey Castle, Shekar Dara and Kohdaman in their uprising against the British.

Later they planned to attack the enemy forces in the northern side of Wardak and Ghazni from the Arghandi road to Kotel Takht.

With the help of Muhammad Jan Khan Wardagi they took control of the commanding points of Mount Asmai, Khurd and Bazar hills in the north of Kabul.