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British Military Campaign to Tibet - sack fighting by sepoys
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British Military Campaign to Tibet - sack fighting by sepoys
Sack fighting by sepoys, 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 Fight Hayman Journey Lhasa Reportage Sack Sepoy Sepoys Tibet Tibetan
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This photograph print, sourced from the extensive collection of Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a glimpse into the little-known British Military Campaign to Tibet in 1904. The image, titled "Sack fighting by sepoys," reveals a pivotal moment during the expedition as Indian soldiers, or sepoys, engage in hand-to-hand combat with Tibetan defenders. The Tibet Expedition was initiated from India under the authorization of Lord Curzon, the Viceroy of India, who was apprehensive of Russian influence and perceived encroachment toward the border. The expedition, which gained a series of concessions from Tibet, then nominally under Chinese control, has been a subject of debate regarding its worthwhile return. This 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 perspective on the campaign. Accompanied by a strong military escort commanded by Brigadier General James Macdonald, the expedition's progress is documented through various photographs, showcasing military engagements, monasteries, scenic landscapes, towns, and local inhabitants. The photograph captures the intensity and raw emotion of the sack fighting, with sepoys wielding swords and shields against their Tibetan adversaries. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the complex geopolitical tensions and military actions that unfolded in the early 20th century, providing a fascinating glimpse into history.
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