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Mountain Passes of the Himalayas: Nathu La, Sanju Pass, Khardung La, Rohtang Pass, Bara-Lacha La, Jelep La, Bilafond La, Dongkha La

Mountain Passes of the Himalayas: Nathu La, Sanju Pass, Khardung La, Rohtang Pass, Bara-Lacha La, Jelep La, Bilafond La, Dongkha La


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Chapters: Nathu La, Sanju Pass, Khardung La, Rohtang Pass, Bara-Lacha La, Jelep La, Bilafond La, Dongkha La, Burzil Pass, Lipulekh Pass, Thorong La, Debsa Pass, Mana Pass, Sia La, Semo La, Helambu, Gyong La, Borasu Pass, Marsimik La, Sasser Pass, Zoji La, Fotu La, Saach Pass, Chang La, Traill's Pass, Namika La, Nama Pass, Goecha La, Nangpa La, Kongka Pass, Shipki La, Tanglang La, Sin La, Mohan Pass. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 97. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: Nathu La - Nathu La is located on the 563 km (333 mi) Old Silk Route, an offshoot of the historic Silk Road. The Old Silk Route connects Lhasa in Tibet to the plains of Bengal to the south. In 1815, trade volumes increased after the British annexed territories belonging to the Sikkimese, Nepalese, and Bhutanese. The potential of Nathu La was realised in 1873, after the Darjeeling Deputy Commissioner published a report on the strategic importance of mountain passes between Sikkim and Tibet. In December 1893, the Sikkimese monarchy and Tibetan rulers signed an agreement to increase trade between the two nations. The agreement culminated in 1894 when the trade pass was opened. The British expeditionary force led by Major Younghusband (seated centre)Nathu La played a key role in the 19031904 British expedition to Tibet, which sought to prevent the Russian Empire from interfering in Tibetan affairs and thus gaining a foothold in the region. In 1904, Major Francis Younghusband, serving as the British Commissioner to Tibet, led a successful mission through Nathu La to capture Lhasa. This led to the setting up of trading posts at Gyantse and Gartok in Tibet, and gave control of the surrounding Chumbi Valley to the British. The following November, China and Great Britain ratified an agreement approving trade between Sikkim a...More: http: //booksllc.net/?id=1354151


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781155227863
  • Publisher: Books LLC
  • Publisher Imprint: Books LLC
  • Height: 152 mm
  • Sub Title: Nathu La, Sanju Pass, Khardung La, Rohtang Pass, Bara-Lacha La, Jelep La, Bilafond La, Dongkha La
  • Width: 229 mm
  • ISBN-10: 1155227867
  • Publisher Date: 15 Sep 2010
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Spine Width: 6 mm
  • Weight: 154 gr


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