Josiah Harlan, Prince of Ghor (12 June 1799 - 1871) was an American adventurer, best known for travelling to
Afghanistan and
Punjab with the intention of making himself a king. While there, he became involved in local politics and factional military actions, eventually winning the title
Prince of Ghor in perpetuity for himself and his descendants in exchange for military aid.
Rudyard Kipling's short story
The Man Who Would Be King is believed to be partly based on Harlan.