Sikkim Expedition 1860
| Sikkim Expedition | |
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| 1860 | |
| Chronological list of Wars and Campaigns | |
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| Location: Tibet | |
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| British Field Force | Tibetan Armed Forces |
| Result: Anglo-Tibetan Agreement of 1904 | |
| Medals: Tibet Medal | |
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| Category: Tibet Expedition | |
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See our interactive map of Tibet Expedition 1903-04 locations and routes on Google Maps | |
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The Expedition to Tibet in 1903-04, also known as the Anglo-Tibet War.
Summary
After the British victory in 1816 in the Gurkha War Nepal relinquished control over Sikkim. In the Treaty of Titalia Sikkimese security was guaranteed and the territory taken by Nepal was returned. In 1835 the land around what was to become Darjeeling was granted to the British as a hill station. Following deteriated relations and the detention of two British subjects, Britain annexed the Sikkim Terai and a large part of Darjeeling District in 1849.
Field Force
Commanded by Lt-Col J C Gawler
- HM 6th Regiment
- 73rd Native Infantry
- Sikh Police
- Convalescent Depot
- Sebundy Sappers
- Artillery
- Two 3-pounder guns
- Two Naval 12-pounder guns
External links
History of Sikkim Wikipedia
Historical books online
Frontier and Overseas Expeditions from India Archive.org