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British Military Campaign to Tibet - Coronation Day sports
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British Military Campaign to Tibet - Coronation Day sports
Coronation Day sports, 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 print transports us back in time to the British Military Campaign to Tibet in 1904, showcasing the Coronation Day sports held during the expedition. The album from which this image originates offers a unique insight into this intriguing chapter of history, revealing previously uncharted details about the British force's successful capture of Lhasa. Led by Colonel Francis Younghusband of the Indian Political Service, the Tibet Expedition was authorized by Lord Curzon, Viceroy of India, with the objective of countering Russian influence and perceived encroachment along the border. The images in this album, which have been passed down through the family of Captain William Charles Hayman, Younghusband's ADC, offer a diverse range of perspectives, from military preparations and encampments to monasteries, scenic landscapes, and local populations. The Coronation Day sports, depicted in this photograph, serve as a testament to the camaraderie and morale within the British military ranks. The event took place to celebrate the coronation of King Edward VII, and the soldiers, dressed in their finest uniforms, engage in various athletic activities, including horse racing, tug-of-war, and archery. The success of the Tibet Expedition resulted in several concessions from Tibet, which was then nominally under Chinese control. However, the question of whether the campaign's efforts were worth the return remains a topic of debate among historians. This photograph print, along with the rest of the album, offers a fascinating glimpse into this complex and little-known episode in British colonial history.
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