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People and huts in the snow, Gnatong, 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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People and huts in the snow, Gnatong, 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
People and huts in the snow, Gnatong, 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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Advance Altitude Campaign Capture Hayman Huts Journey Lhasa Reportage Sikkim Tibet Tibetan Gnatong
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This photograph taken in 1904 depicts people and huts nestled in the snowy landscape of Gnatong, Sikkim, India. The image is a precious piece from an intriguing album that offers a unique glimpse into the little-known Tibet Expedition, a campaign led by Colonel Francis Younghusband of the Indian Political Service. The expedition was launched from India, under the authorization of Lord Curzon, Viceroy of India, who was apprehensive of Russian influence and perceived advances towards the border. The Tibetan defenses were brushed aside, resulting in the capture of Lhasa, the capital city of Tibet, which was nominally under Chinese control at the time. The album, which has been passed down through the family of Captain William Charles Hayman, who served as ADC to Colonel Younghusband, showcases various aspects of the expedition. The photographs within the album provide a fascinating insight into the military, monasteries, scenic vistas, towns, and locals encountered during the expedition. The Tibet Expedition yielded several concessions from Tibet, but the question of whether the effort was worth the return remains a matter of debate. This photograph, and the album as a whole, offer a captivating and personal look into this significant moment in history, providing a window into the past that continues to intrigue and inspire.
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