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British Military Campaign to Tibet - Phari Dzong
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British Military Campaign to Tibet - Phari Dzong
View of the town of Phari, Yadong County, on the Tibet border (the building is a Dzong, or fortified monastery), 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 Campaign Capture Dzong Fortified Hayman Journey Lhasa Monastery Phari Reportage Tibet Tibetan
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This photograph, taken from the album of Captain William Charles Hayman, offers a glimpse into the British Military Campaign to Tibet during 1904. The view showcases the town of Phari, located in Yadong County on the Tibet border. The prominent building in the image is Phari Dzong, a fortified monastery that served as a crucial stronghold for Tibetan defenses. The British Tibet Expedition was launched from India under the authorization of Lord Curzon, the Viceroy of India, who was apprehensive of Russian influence and perceived advances toward the border. The expedition, led by Colonel Francis Younghusband of the Indian Political Service, ultimately gained concessions from Tibet, which was nominally under Chinese control at the time. However, the question of whether the costly effort was worth the return remains a subject of debate. Captain Hayman, who served as an Aide-de-Camp to Colonel Younghusband, accompanied the expedition and documented its progress through a series of photographs. This album, now in the possession of Henry Aldridge & Son Ltd., reveals a wealth of details about the campaign. The images within the album depict various aspects of the expedition, including military personnel, monasteries, scenic landscapes, towns, and local inhabitants. The photograph of Phari Dzong provides a unique perspective on the campaign, offering a glimpse into the strategic importance of the fortified monastery during the British Military Campaign to Tibet. The image not only showcases the architectural grandeur of the Dzong but also highlights the rugged terrain and the harsh conditions that the British soldiers faced during their expedition.
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