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Three-legged race 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
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Three-legged race 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
Three-legged race 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 depicts a three-legged race during the Gyantse Festival, an event that took place in the midst of a significant historical campaign. The image is part of an intriguing album that offers a unique insight into the British Tibet Expedition of 1904. Led by Colonel Francis Younghusband of the Indian Political Service, the expedition was authorized by Lord Curzon, Viceroy of India, with the objective of countering perceived Russian influence and advancing towards the border. The images in this album, which have been passed down through the family of Captain William Charles Hayman, who served as ADC to Colonel Younghusband, provide a rare glimpse into this little-known episode in history. The Tibet Expedition, which began in India, resulted in a series of concessions from Tibet, which was nominally under Chinese control at the time. However, the value of the expedition's outcome remains a subject of debate. This photograph, taken at Gyantse, showcases the lighter side of the expedition, with locals participating in a traditional three-legged race. The album also includes images of the military force, monasteries, scenic landscapes, and towns, offering a comprehensive record of the expedition's journey. The Tibet Expedition of 1904 represents an intriguing chapter in the history of British colonial expansion and Sino-British relations. This photograph, and the album as a whole, serve as a testament to the rich cultural and historical heritage of the region and the complexities of the political landscape during that time.
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