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View of Rangpo, 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 Rangpo, 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 Rangpo, 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, titled 'View of Rangpo, Sikkim, India,' is a breathtaking image from an extraordinary album that offers a unique perspective on a little-known campaign in world history: the British Tibet Expedition of 1904. Launched from India under the orders of Lord Curzon, Viceroy of India, this expedition aimed to counteract Russian influence and perceived advances toward the border. The Tibetan capital, Lhasa, was the ultimate objective. The album, which has been passed down through the family of Captain William Charles Hayman, an Aide-de-Camp to the expedition's leader, Colonel Francis Younghusband of the Indian Political Service, provides a fascinating glimpse into this historic event. Younghusband was accompanied by a strong military escort, commanded by Brigadier General James Macdonald. The photographs in this album capture various aspects of the expedition, including military scenes, monasteries, stunning landscapes, towns, and local people. This particular image, taken at Rangpo in Sikkim, showcases the breathtaking beauty of the region and the strategic importance of its location in relation to Tibet. The success of the Tibet Expedition led to several concessions from Tibet, which was nominally under Chinese control at the time. However, the question of whether the effort was worth the return remains a subject of debate among historians. This album, with its valuable insights and captivating images, offers a unique window into this intriguing chapter of history.
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