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Travelling through the snow, Jelep La Pass above Sedonchen approaching Gnatong, between Sikkim, India, and Tibet, from a fascinating album which reveals new details on a little-known campaign in which a British military force brushed aside Tibetan
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Travelling through the snow, Jelep La Pass above Sedonchen approaching Gnatong, between Sikkim, India, and Tibet, from a fascinating album which reveals new details on a little-known campaign in which a British military force brushed aside Tibetan
Travelling through the snow, Jelep La Pass above Sedonchen approaching Gnatong, between Sikkim, India, and Tibet, 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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Travelling through the Snow: A Glimpse into the Uncharted Terrain of the 1904 Tibet Expedition This evocative photograph captures the breathtaking yet treacherous landscape of Jelep La Pass above Sedonchen, as the British military force, led by Colonel Francis Younghusband, approached Gnatong, the border town between Sikkim, India, and Tibet. The expedition, launched in 1904 and sanctioned by Lord Curzon, Viceroy of India, aimed to counteract Russian influence and perceived advances toward the border. The album from which this image is taken is a fascinating and rare document of this little-known campaign. It was passed down through the family of Captain William Charles Hayman, who served as ADC (Aide-de-Camp) to Colonel Younghusband. Accompanying him was a strong military escort, commanded by Brigadier General James Macdonald. The photographs in this album offer a unique insight into the expedition, revealing various aspects of the journey: military encampments, monasteries, scenic vistas, towns, and local inhabitants. The harsh, snow-covered terrain is a testament to the challenges faced by the British force as they navigated their way through this uncharted territory. The success of the Tibet Expedition is a subject of ongoing debate. While it resulted in several concessions from Tibet, nominally under Chinese control at the time, the question of whether the effort was worth the return remains open. This photograph, and the album as a whole, serve as a poignant reminder of the courage and determination of those who dared to explore the unknown and shape the course of history. Date: 1904. Rights managed from Mary Evans Prints Online.
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