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Street scene in Dochu, 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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Street scene in Dochu, 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
Street scene in Dochu, 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 evocative photograph from a captivating album, we are transported back in time to the bustling streets of Dochu during the Tibet Expedition of 1904. This little-known campaign, led by Colonel Francis Younghusband of the Indian Political Service, saw a British military force make their way from India to Tibet, with the aim of securing concessions from the region, which was nominally under Chinese control at the time. Lord Curzon, Viceroy of India, had instigated the expedition due to growing concerns over Russian influence and perceived advances towards the border. The album, which has been passed down through the family of Captain William Charles Hayman, who served as ADC to Younghusband, offers a unique insight into this fascinating period of history. The photograph itself showcases the vibrant and bustling streets of Dochu, with locals going about their daily business, monks in their traditional robes, and soldiers from the expedition making their way through the town. The military presence is evident, with horses and mules laden with supplies, and soldiers in uniforms, ready for action. The album also reveals glimpses of monasteries, scenic landscapes, and other towns, offering a rich and diverse portrait of life in Tibet during this time. However, the question of whether the Tibet Expedition was worth the return is certainly up for debate. Regardless, this photograph and the album as a whole provide a fascinating window into a pivotal moment in history, offering new details and insights into a campaign that has long been shrouded in mystery.
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