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Summit of Tangla mountain range (Tanggula Tangla, Tanglha, or Dangla), 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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Summit of Tangla mountain range (Tanggula Tangla, Tanglha, or Dangla), 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
Summit of Tangla mountain range (Tanggula Tangla, Tanglha, or Dangla), 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 Summit of Tangla mountain range, also known as Tanggula Tangla, Tanglha, or Dangla, stands proudly against the azure sky. This image is taken from a fascinating album that offers a unique insight into a little-known campaign in the annals of British military history: the Tibet Expedition of 1904. The expedition was launched from India under the auspices of Lord Curzon, the Viceroy of India, who was growing increasingly concerned over Russian influence and perceived advancements toward the border. The Tibetan government, nominally under Chinese control at the time, was seen as a potential threat to British interests in the region. The photographs in this album, which have been passed down through the family of Captain William Charles Hayman, an Aide-de-Camp (ADC) to the expedition's leader, Colonel Francis Younghusband of the Indian Political Service, provide a firsthand account of this intriguing period. Younghusband was accompanied by a strong military escort commanded by Brigadier General James Macdonald. The album showcases various aspects of the expedition, including military scenes, monasteries, breathtaking scenery, towns, and local inhabitants. The images offer a glimpse into the challenges and triumphs faced by the British forces as they brushed aside Tibetan defenses and eventually gained a number of concessions from the Tibetan government. The question of whether the Tibet Expedition was worth the return is certainly up for debate. However, these photographs serve as a testament to the courage and determination of those who participated in this historic campaign and the rich cultural heritage of the region they explored.
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