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Kalimpong bazaar, 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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Kalimpong bazaar, 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
Kalimpong bazaar, 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 depicts the bustling Kalimpong bazaar in West Bengal, India, taken from an intriguing album that sheds new light on a little-known campaign in world history. The year was 1904, and this album offers a unique perspective on the Tibet Expedition, a military endeavor launched from India under the auspices of Lord Curzon, the Viceroy of India. Curzon's primary concern was the perceived Russian influence and advancement toward the border. The Tibet Expedition, led by Colonel Francis Younghusband of the Indian Political Service, aimed to secure concessions from Tibet, which was nominally under Chinese control at the time. The album, which has been passed down through the family of Captain William Charles Hayman, ADC to Colonel Younghusband, offers a fascinating glimpse into this historical event. The photographs within the album showcase various aspects of the expedition, including military scenes, monasteries, scenic vistas, and local populations. The image of Kalimpong bazaar, with its vibrant colors and bustling activity, provides a tangible sense of the expedition's logistical hub. The success of the Tibet Expedition is a subject of ongoing debate, as the concessions gained by the British were not without controversy and long-term consequences. Nonetheless, this album offers a valuable window into a pivotal moment in the history of India, Tibet, and the broader geopolitical landscape of the early 20th century.
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