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Waterfall near Gangtok, Sikkim, India, 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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Waterfall near Gangtok, Sikkim, India, 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
Waterfall near Gangtok, Sikkim, India, 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 waterfall cascades down the verdant mountainside near Gangtok, Sikkim, India. This image is taken from an intriguing album that offers a unique perspective on a little-known campaign in world history: the British expedition to Lhasa, Tibet, in 1904. The Tibet Expedition was a significant undertaking launched from India, spearheaded by Colonel Francis Younghusband of the Indian Political Service, and sanctioned by Lord Curzon, Viceroy of India. The primary objective was to counteract Russian influence and perceived advances toward the border. The expedition eventually secured a series of concessions from Tibet, then nominally under Chinese control. This album, which has been passed down through the family of Captain William Charles Hayman, provides a fascinating glimpse into this intriguing time. Hayman served as an ADC (Aide-de-Camp) to Colonel Younghusband and accompanied him on this expedition. The photographs within the album depict various aspects of the expedition, including military scenes, monasteries, scenic vistas, towns, and local inhabitants. The British military force, led by Brigadier General James Macdonald, faced stiff resistance from Tibetan defenders. The expedition's success is still debated, as some argue that the concessions gained were not worth the cost. Nonetheless, this album offers a valuable record of this significant moment in history, providing a glimpse into a time when global powers vied for influence in the far reaches of the world.
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