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View of Kalimpong, West Bengal, 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, West Bengal, 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, West Bengal, 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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This photograph, taken in 1904, offers a breathtaking view of Kalimpong, West Bengal, India, from an album that holds a fascinating account of a little-known campaign in the annals of British colonial history. The expedition in question, known as the Tibet Expedition, was launched from India under the sanction of Lord Curzon, the Viceroy of India, who was apprehensive of Russian influence and their supposed advance toward the border. The album, which has been passed down through the family of Captain William Charles Hayman, who served as ADC (Aide-de-Camp) to the expedition's leader, Colonel Francis Younghusband of the Indian Political Service, provides a unique and intriguing glimpse into this historical event. Younghusband was accompanied by a strong military escort, commanded by Brigadier General James Macdonald, and the photographs in the album depict various elements of the expedition, including military personnel, monasteries, scenic landscapes, towns, and locals. The Tibet Expedition ultimately gained a number of concessions from Tibet, which was nominally under Chinese control at the time. However, the question of whether the effort was worth the return is certainly up for debate. The album's images offer a glimpse into a time when the British Empire expanded its reach, and the geopolitical landscape of Asia underwent significant change. This photograph, in particular, captures the stunning beauty of Kalimpong and the majesty of the Himalayan mountains, serving as a poignant reminder of the rich history that lies hidden within the pages of such albums.
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