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British Military Campaign to Tibet - golf at Gyantse
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British Military Campaign to Tibet - golf at Gyantse
A game of golf at Gyantse, 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 "A game of golf at Gyantse," is a rare glimpse into the British Military Campaign to Tibet in 1904, as documented in an intriguing album that has been passed down through the family of Captain William Charles Hayman. The album offers a unique perspective on the Tibet Expedition, a military endeavor launched from India and authorized by Lord Curzon, the Viceroy of India, who aimed to counteract Russian influence and perceived advances toward the border. The expedition, led by Colonel Francis Younghusband of the Indian Political Service, ultimately secured a number of concessions from Tibet, which was nominally under Chinese control at the time. However, the worthiness of the campaign's return is still a subject of debate. Captured in this image, soldiers of the British military force engage in a leisurely game of golf at Gyantse, a historic town located in the southern part of the Tibet Autonomous Region in China. The serene scene contrasts the tense and tumultuous events that unfolded during the expedition, which included brushing aside Tibetan defenses and traversing treacherous terrain. The album, which includes photographs of various military, monasteries, scenery, towns, and locals, offers a rich visual record of this fascinating period in history. This photograph, in particular, is a testament to the human side of the expedition, revealing moments of relaxation and camaraderie amidst the larger geopolitical context. This photograph is part of the extensive collection of historical images available at Mary Evans Prints Online, and is offered by Henry Aldridge & Son Ltd. for research and educational purposes only.
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