Tibet The Land of Shangri-la : At the Gates of Lhasa: Part 3

As the British, wary of the Russian threat, began their military expedition to Tibet, they chose Francis Younghusband to lead the mission, a man of caliber, trusted by many, and backed by Lord Curzon. With a strong British contingent, they marched towards Tibet via Bhutan. But what awaited them? Would they uncover signs of Russian imperial ambitions in Tibet, or was it all just a hoax?To know more, listen to this episode: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.