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Man on a pony holding a polo mallet, 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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Man on a pony holding a polo mallet, 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
Man on a pony holding a polo mallet, 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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Advance Campaign Capture Hayman Journey Lama Lhasa Mallet Polo Ponies Pony Reportage Stick Tibet Tibetan
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In this photograph, a man on horseback, dressed in military attire, confidently holds a polo mallet as he gazes off into the distance. This image is taken from an intriguing album that offers a unique perspective on a little-known military campaign: the British expedition to Lhasa in 1904. The Tibet Expedition was a significant undertaking launched from India, under the authorization of Lord Curzon, Viceroy of India, who sought to counteract perceived Russian influence and encroachment near the border. The expedition, led by Colonel Francis Younghusband of the Indian Political Service, eventually secured several concessions from Tibet, which was nominally under Chinese control at the time. This album, which has been passed down through the family of Captain William Charles Hayman, ADC to Colonel Younghusband, provides a fascinating glimpse into the expedition. The photographs within the album depict various aspects of the campaign, including military scenes, monasteries, breathtaking scenery, towns, and local inhabitants. The man in the photograph is likely one of the British soldiers or officers who accompanied the expedition. The polo mallet may suggest that he was participating in a leisure activity during a break from the campaign. The image, taken in 1904, serves as a poignant reminder of the complex geopolitical tensions that shaped the early 20th century and the efforts made by European powers to assert their influence in Asia. The value of the Tibet Expedition and its impact on the region remains a topic of debate among historians. This album, with its rich and diverse collection of images, offers a valuable contribution to our understanding of this intriguing chapter in history.
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