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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 [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Titalia_Treaty 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.
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After the British victory over the [[Gurkha War|Gurkhas]] in 1816 Nepal relinquished control over Sikkim. Under the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Titalia_Treaty 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. Raids into British territory continued with the encouragement of the Dewan of Sikkim and Britain threatened to occupy further territory unless reparations were paid. These were refused and Dr Campbell, the Superintendent of Darjeeling, crossed the border in 1860 with a small force. He was compelled to rereat however and an expedition was mounted under Lt-Col J C Gawler. After a series of minor engagements the capital was taken and the Raja compelled to sign the Treaty of Tumlong. This gave Britain control of the foreign policy of Sikkim.
== Sikkim Field Force ==
''Commanded by Lt-Col J C Gawler''
*HM 6th Regiment
