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Rangpo Copper Mine, Nathu La Pass, 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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Rangpo Copper Mine, Nathu La Pass, 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
Rangpo Copper Mine, Nathu La Pass, 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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This photograph showcases the Rangpo Copper Mine located at Nathu La Pass in Sikkim, India, taken during the Tibet Expedition of 1904. The expedition was led by Colonel Francis Younghusband of the Indian Political Service, with the support of a strong military escort commanded by Brigadier General James Macdonald. The expedition was launched from India under the authorization of Lord Curzon, Viceroy of India, with the primary objective of countering Russian influence and perceived advances towards the border. The Tibet Expedition resulted in several concessions from Tibet, then nominally under Chinese control. However, the expedition's worth is still a subject of debate. This fascinating album, which has been passed down through the family of Captain William Charles Hayman, who served as ADC to Colonel Younghusband, offers a unique glimpse into the campaign. The photographs in this album depict various aspects of the expedition, including military encampments, monasteries, scenic landscapes, towns, and local inhabitants. This image, in particular, reveals the Rangpo Copper Mine, which may have been of strategic importance to the British during their campaign. The mine's presence in the region further highlights the complex geopolitical dynamics at play during this period. The Tibet Expedition of 1904 remains an intriguing chapter in the history of India and its borders. This photograph and the accompanying album offer valuable insights into this little-known campaign, providing a window into the past and shedding light on the rich cultural and historical heritage of the region.
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