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Bhutan Campaign, 1864 circa (oil on canvas)
5925097 Bhutan Campaign, 1864 circa (oil on canvas) by Adye, John Miller (1819-1900); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Bhutan Campaign, 1864 circa.
Oil on canvas by Colonel (later General Sir) John Miller Adye CB (1819-1900), 1864 circa.
The border between Bhutan and British India was disputed by both sides and following Bhutia raiding and an unsuccessful diplomatic mission in 1863 (during which the envoy Sir Ashley Eden was insulted) the British annexed the region the following year. Initially there was little opposition, but in January 1865 the British were forced to evacuate their post at Dewangiri. An expedition, led by Brigadier-General Sir Henry Tombs, was then sent to recapture it in April. Peace was finally agreed in November although some minor skirmishing continued into the following year. The Bhutias ceded sections of the disputed border areas, but received an annual subsidy in return for their good behaviour.
The artist, Colonel John Miller Adye CB, was Deputy Adjutant-General of Royal Artillery, Adjutant-Generals Department India.); © National Army Museum
Media ID 25180340
© National Army Museum / Bridgeman Images
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The captivating oil on canvas print titled "Bhutan Campaign, 1864 circa" by John Miller Adye takes us back to a significant chapter in history. This artwork, housed at the National Army Museum in London, depicts the intense conflict between Bhutan and British India during the mid-19th century. At that time, the border between these two regions was fiercely disputed. Following failed diplomatic efforts and Bhutia raiding in 1863, tensions escalated to a point where British India decided to annex the contested area in 1864. Initially met with little resistance, their hold on Dewangiri was short-lived as they were forced to evacuate it in January 1865. To reclaim their lost post, Brigadier-General Sir Henry Tombs led an expedition in April of that year. The campaign faced its fair share of challenges but ultimately succeeded when peace was agreed upon in November. Minor skirmishes continued into the following year before finally subsiding. Colonel John Miller Adye CB skillfully captures this turbulent period through his artistic lens. As Deputy Adjutant-General of Royal Artillery and part of the Adjutant-Generals Department India, Adye brings both military expertise and creative talent to this masterpiece. This remarkable painting serves as a visual testament to the complexities of colonial conflicts and territorial disputes during this era. It stands as a reminder of historical events that shaped nations and left lasting imprints on their borders for generations to come.
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