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British Military Campaign to Tibet - Graham children
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British Military Campaign to Tibet - Graham children
Bunty and Betty Graham, India, with pony and servant, 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 evocative photograph captures the Graham children, Bunty and Betty, accompanied by their pony and Tibetan servant, amidst the breathtaking landscape of Tibet during the British Military Campaign to Lhasa in 1904. The expedition, led by Colonel Francis Younghusband of the Indian Political Service, was launched from India under the auspices of Lord Curzon, Viceroy of India, who sought to counteract Russian influence and perceived advances toward the border. The album from which this image is derived comes directly from the family of Captain William Charles Hayman, who served as ADC (Aide-de-Camp) to Colonel Younghusband. The expedition's military force successfully brushed aside Tibetan defenses and gained a number of concessions from the region, nominally under Chinese control at the time. However, the worth of this campaign remains a subject of debate. The photographs in this album offer a unique and captivating glimpse into the expedition, revealing various elements of the military, monasteries, stunning scenery, towns, and local inhabitants. The album's historical significance is further enhanced by its direct descent from Captain Hayman's family, providing a personal connection to this fascinating chapter in British colonial history. The Tibet Expedition of 1904 represents a pivotal moment in the complex relationship between Tibet, China, and the British Empire, and this photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the people and events that shaped this intriguing period. This image is available for purchase from Henry Aldridge & Son Ltd. through Mary Evans Prints Online.
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