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Chinese cemetery at Gyantse, 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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Chinese cemetery at Gyantse, 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
Chinese cemetery at Gyantse, 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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Advance Burial Campaign Capture Cemetery Gyantse Hayman Journey Lhasa Reportage Tibet Tibetan
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In this evocative photograph, the tranquility of Gyantse's Chinese cemetery is disrupted by the intrusion of history. Taken in 1904, this image is part of an intriguing album that offers a unique perspective on a little-known campaign in which a British military force, led by Colonel Francis Younghusband of the Indian Political Service, brushed aside Tibetan defenses to capture Lhasa. The Tibet Expedition, as it came to be known, was launched from India under the auspices of Lord Curzon, Viceroy of India, who was growing increasingly concerned over Russian influence and perceived advancements toward the border. The expedition eventually secured a number of concessions from Tibet, then nominally under Chinese control, but the question of its worth remains a subject of debate. This album, which has been passed down through the family of Captain William Charles Hayman, Younghusband's ADC, offers a fascinating glimpse into the expedition. The photographs within its pages depict various elements of the campaign: military encampments, monasteries, breathtaking scenery, and local populations. This particular image, taken at Gyantse, reveals the juxtaposition of the ancient Chinese cemetery and the modern military presence, a poignant reminder of the complex interplay of culture, politics, and power that defined this period in history. The album's images offer a rare and captivating window into the past, providing valuable insights into a significant yet often overlooked chapter in the annals of British colonial history.
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