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British Military Campaign to Tibet - Mount Jomolhari
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British Military Campaign to Tibet - Mount Jomolhari
View of Mount Jomolhari or Chomolhari, near Phari, on the border between Tibet and Bhutan, from a fascinating album which reveals new details on a little-known campaign in which a British military force brushed aside Tibetan defences to capture Lhasa, in 1904. The Tibet Expedition was launched from India and sanctioned by Lord Curzon, Viceroy of India, who was concerned over Russian influence and supposed advance toward the border. The expedition eventually gained a number of concessions from Tibet, nominally under Chinese control at the time, but whether the effort was worth the return is certainly up for debate. This album came by direct descent from the family of Captain William Charles Hayman, ADC to the expedition's leader, Colonel Francis Younghusband of the Indian Political Service (Younghusband was accompanied by a strong military escort commanded by Brigadier General James Macdonald). The photographs show various elements of the expedition: military, monasteries, scenery, towns and locals. Date: 1904
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This photograph, taken in 1904, showcases the breathtaking view of Mount Jomolhari or Chomolhari, near Phari, on the border between Tibet and Bhutan. It is a striking image from an intriguing album that offers new insights into a little-known British military campaign in Tibet. Known as the Tibet Expedition, this mission was launched from India under the authorization of Lord Curzon, Viceroy of India, who sought to counteract Russian influence and perceived advances toward the border. Leading the expedition was Colonel Francis Younghusband of the Indian Political Service, accompanied by a strong military escort commanded by Brigadier General James Macdonald. The album, which has been passed down through the family of Captain William Charles Hayman, Younghusband's ADC, provides a fascinating glimpse into this historic event. The photographs within the album depict various aspects of the expedition, including military preparations, monasteries, scenic vistas, towns, and local inhabitants. This image of Mount Jomolhari, with its snow-capped peaks and dramatic clouds, is a testament to the expedition's journey through the rugged terrain of the Himalayas. Despite the expedition's success in gaining concessions from Tibet, which was nominally under Chinese control at the time, the campaign's worth is still a subject of debate. This photograph, along with the other images in the album, offers a unique perspective on this fascinating chapter in history.
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