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View of the Chumbi Valley, 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 the Chumbi Valley, 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 the Chumbi Valley, 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 the Chumbi Valley, a scene that was once a crucial battleground during a little-known campaign in the annals of British colonial history. The image is part of an intriguing album that has come down through the generations from the family of Captain William Charles Hayman, who served as ADC (Aide-de-Camp) to Colonel Francis Younghusband, the leader of the Tibet Expedition. The expedition was launched from India, under the auspices of Lord Curzon, Viceroy of India, with the primary objective of countering perceived Russian influence and advancing toward the border. The campaign resulted in the capture of Lhasa, the Tibetan capital, and the securing of several concessions from Tibet, which was then nominally under Chinese control. The photographs in this album provide a unique window into this fascinating period, offering glimpses of the military forces, monasteries, scenic vistas, towns, and local inhabitants. The album's historical significance is further enhanced by the presence of Captain Hayman, who was not only a key member of the expedition but also an accomplished photographer. His images offer a rare and personal perspective on the events that unfolded in this remote and enigmatic region. The Tibet Expedition is a testament to the complex geopolitical landscape of the early 20th century and the lengths to which colonial powers went to assert their influence. While the campaign's ultimate worth is still a subject of debate, these photographs offer a compelling record of a pivotal moment in history.
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