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View of Kalimpong cemetery, India, 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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View of Kalimpong cemetery, India, 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
View of Kalimpong cemetery, India, 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 Burial Campaign Capture Cemetery Hayman Journey Kalimpong Lhasa Reportage Tibet Tibetan
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This evocative view of Kalimpong cemetery in India, captured in 1904, is a poignant reminder of a little-known military campaign in which a British expedition, led by Colonel Francis Younghusband of the Indian Political Service, braved Tibetan defenses to reach Lhasa. The expedition, launched from India and sanctioned by Lord Curzon, Viceroy of India, aimed to counteract Russian influence and perceived advancements toward the border. The album from which this photograph is taken has been passed down through the family of Captain William Charles Hayman, who served as ADC to Colonel Younghusband. The images within the album offer a fascinating glimpse into this historic expedition, revealing military preparations, monasteries, scenic vistas, local towns, and their inhabitants. The Tibet Expedition, as it came to be known, ultimately secured a series of concessions from Tibet, then nominally under Chinese control. However, the question of whether the effort was worth the return remains a topic of debate. The British presence in Tibet was short-lived, and the region would once again fall under Chinese control in the following decades. This photograph, with its haunting beauty and historical significance, serves as a poignant reminder of a pivotal moment in the complex relationship between India, Tibet, and China. The album's preservation and continued exploration offer valuable insights into the people, places, and events that shaped the course of history in this fascinating region.
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