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Phari post office, the highest in the world (15, 000 feet), in Yadong County, on the Tibet border, from a fascinating album which reveals new details on a little-known campaign in which a British military force brushed aside Tibetan defences to
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Phari post office, the highest in the world (15, 000 feet), in Yadong County, on the Tibet border, from a fascinating album which reveals new details on a little-known campaign in which a British military force brushed aside Tibetan defences to
Phari post office, the highest in the world (15, 000 feet), in Yadong County, on the Tibet border, 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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In this photograph, the Phari Post Office, the highest in the world at an altitude of 15,000 feet, stands proudly against the backdrop of the breathtaking Himalayan mountains in Yadong County, situated on the Tibet border. This image is taken from a fascinating album that offers a unique insight into a little-known campaign in world history: the British military expedition to Tibet, led by Colonel Francis Younghusband of the Indian Political Service in 1904. The album, which has been passed down through the family of Captain William Charles Hayman, who served as ADC (Aide-de-Camp) to Colonel Younghusband, provides a rare glimpse into this intriguing period. The expedition, sanctioned by Lord Curzon, Viceroy of India, aimed to counteract Russian influence and perceived encroachment on the border. The photographs in the album document various aspects of the expedition, including military preparations, monasteries, scenic landscapes, towns, and local inhabitants. This particular image of the Phari Post Office showcases the ingenuity of the British forces, who managed to establish a functioning post office at such a high altitude. The success of the expedition led to several concessions from Tibet, which was nominally under Chinese control at the time. However, the question of whether the effort was worth the return remains a topic of debate among historians. Nonetheless, this album offers a valuable record of an intriguing episode in the annals of British colonial history.
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