The British expedition Departing to Tibet , also known as the British invasion of Tibet or the Younghusband expedition Departing to Tibet began Process_start in December 1903 and lasted until September 1904 .

The British expedition Departing to Tibet , also known as the British invasion of Tibet or the Younghusband expedition Departing to Tibet began Process_start in December 1903 and lasted until September 1904 .

The British expedition Departing to Tibet , also known as the British invasion of Tibet or the Younghusband expedition Departing to Tibet began Process_start in December 1903 and lasted until September 1904 .

In the nineteenth century , the British conquered Conquering Burma and Sikkim , occupying Control the whole southern flank of Tibet .

In April 1903 , the British received Receiving clear assurances Telling from the Russian government that it had no interest in Tibet .

`` In spite , however , of the Russian assurances Telling , Lord Curzon continued to press for the dispatch Sending of a mission to Tibet '' , a high level British political officer noted Statement .

The expedition Departing fought Quarreling its way to Gyantse and eventually reached Arriving Lhasa , the capital of Tibet , in August 1904 .

The mission was recognized Know as a military Military_operation expedition Departing by the British Indian government , which issued Supply a campaign Military_operation medal , the Tibet Medal , to all those who took part Dispersal .

According to organizer Jorg Pommeranz , FIFI had to overcome Conquering various obstacles , namely China and FIFA applying Using pressure to exclude Tibet , as well as visas for the Northern Cypriot players to enter Arriving Germany .