Sikkim Expedition 1888

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Summary

Sikkim Expedition
1888
Chronological list of Wars and Campaigns
Location: Sikkim
Combatants:
British Field Force Tibetans
Result: British victory
Medals: India General Service medal
Clasp: Sikkim 1888
Links:
Category: Sikkim Expedition 1888

In response to the proposed Macaulay Mission to Tibet the Tibetans cross the Sikkim border via the Jelep Pass and established a fortified post. The Government of India despatched a field force which won a series of engagements before the conclusion of the Anglo-Chinese Convention.

Sikkim Field Force

1300 men with artillery commanded by Colonel Thomas Graham RA
Lingtu Column

Intchi Column

Reserve

External Links

Sikkim Expedition Medals and Their History - Google Books
Sikkim Expedition Britain and Tibet 1765-1947 - Google Books
Slkkim Map rootsweb.ancestry.com

Historical books online

Frontier and Overseas Expeditions from India Archive.org