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Frozen waterfall at Dota, ten miles from Phari, 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
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Frozen waterfall at Dota, ten miles from Phari, 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
Frozen waterfall at Dota, ten miles from Phari, 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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In this photograph, a frozen waterfall at Dota, situated ten miles from Phari, is showcased against a backdrop of snow-capped mountains. This image is taken from an intriguing album that offers a unique insight into a little-known campaign in history: the British military expedition to Tibet, which took place in 1904. Led by Colonel Francis Younghusband of the Indian Political Service, the Tibet Expedition was authorized by Lord Curzon, Viceroy of India, due to growing concerns over Russian influence and perceived advances toward the border. The expedition eventually secured a series of concessions from Tibet, which was nominally under Chinese control at the time. However, the question of whether the effort was worth the return remains a subject of debate. This album, which has been passed down through the family of Captain William Charles Hayman, who served as ADC (Aide-de-Camp) to Colonel Younghusband, provides a fascinating glimpse into the expedition. The photographs within the album depict various aspects of the mission, including military scenes, monasteries, scenic vistas, towns, and local inhabitants. The expedition's journey began in India and was accompanied by a strong military escort, commanded by Brigadier General James Macdonald. The images in the album serve as a testament to the challenging terrain and conditions that the expedition faced during their mission to reach Lhasa, the capital city of Tibet. This photograph of the frozen waterfall at Dota offers a breathtaking representation of the expedition's journey through the Tibetan landscape. The icy cascade, framed by the towering mountains, highlights the harsh yet beautiful environment that the British military force encountered during their expedition to Tibet.
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