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View of 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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View of 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
View of 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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In this photograph, the breathtaking view of Gnatong in Sikkim, India, serves as a window into a little-known campaign in world history: the British Tibet Expedition of 1904. This expedition, launched from India and sanctioned by Lord Curzon, Viceroy of India, aimed to counteract Russian influence and perceived advances toward the border. The album from which this image originates is a fascinating firsthand account of this intriguing episode. Colonel Francis Younghusband, a prominent figure in the Indian Political Service, led the expedition, accompanied by a strong military escort under the command of Brigadier General James Macdonald. This album, now in the possession of the Hayman family by direct descent, offers an intriguing glimpse into the diverse aspects of the expedition. The photographs within the album reveal the military might of the British force, as well as the monasteries, scenic landscapes, towns, and locals they encountered along the way. The image of Gnatong, with its stunning mountain vistas and traditional architecture, is a testament to the rich cultural tapestry that unfolded during the expedition. The success of the Tibet Expedition led to various concessions from Tibet, then nominally under Chinese control, but the question of whether the effort was worth the return remains a subject of debate. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of a time when global powers vied for influence and control, leaving a lasting impact on the world's political landscape.
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