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View of Lingmethang plain, Bhutan, 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 Lingmethang plain, Bhutan, 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 Lingmethang plain, Bhutan, 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 Bhutan Campaign Capture Hayman Hills Journey Lhasa Plain Reportage Tibet Tibetan
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This photograph, taken from Lingmethang plain in Bhutan, offers a glimpse into a little-known chapter of British colonial history: the Tibet Expedition of 1904. The expedition, led by Colonel Francis Younghusband of the Indian Political Service, was launched from India under the auspices of Viceroy Lord Curzon, who sought to counteract perceived Russian influence and encroachment on the border. The album from which this image is taken is a fascinating firsthand account of the expedition, passed down through the family of Captain William Charles Hayman, who served as ADC (Aide-de-Camp) to Colonel Younghusband. The military force, accompanied by a strong escort commanded by Brigadier General James Macdonald, successfully brushed aside Tibetan defenses and gained several concessions from the region, nominally under Chinese control at the time. The photographs in the album provide a unique window into the expedition, revealing various aspects of the military campaign, monasteries, scenic landscapes, towns, and local inhabitants. The image of Lingmethang plain, with its vast expanse of terrain and snow-capped mountains, offers a breathtaking view of the region that was both a challenge and a reward for the British forces. The success of the expedition and its long-term impact are still subjects of debate, but this album provides a valuable record of the events as they unfolded. The photographs offer a glimpse into a time when colonial powers sought to expand their influence and shape the political landscape of Asia, leaving a lasting impact on the region and its people.
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