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Tennis court in Kalimpong, West Bengal, 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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Tennis court in Kalimpong, West Bengal, 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
Tennis court in Kalimpong, West Bengal, 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 depicts a tennis court nestled amidst the picturesque landscape of Kalimpong, West Bengal, India. The image is taken from an intriguing album that offers a unique insight into a little-known campaign in world history: the British Tibet Expedition of 1904. The expedition was launched from India under the authorization of Lord Curzon, the Viceroy of India, who was apprehensive of Russian influence and perceived encroachment towards the border. The album, which has been passed down through the family of Captain William Charles Hayman, an Aide-de-Camp (ADC) to the expedition's leader, Colonel Francis Younghusband of the Indian Political Service, provides a visual narrative of the expedition's journey. Colonel Younghusband, accompanied by a strong military escort commanded by Brigadier General James Macdonald, embarked on the mission to secure concessions from Tibet, which was nominally under Chinese control at the time. The photographs in the album capture various aspects of the expedition, including military personnel, monasteries, scenic vistas, and local inhabitants. The Tibet Expedition resulted in several significant achievements, such as the establishment of British influence in Lhasa and the signing of various treaties. However, the expedition's worth and the justification for the military intervention remain subjects of ongoing debate. This photograph, taken in 1904, offers a glimpse into the past, providing a visual record of a pivotal moment in the history of India, Tibet, and the British Empire.
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