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The Niti Field Force on the Thibet Frontier - sketches by Major C. Pulley, 3rd Goorkhas, 1890. Creator: Unknown.

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The Niti Field Force on the Thibet Frontier - sketches by Major C. Pulley, 3rd Goorkhas, 1890. '1. Monal or Himalayan pheasant-shooting, in the Kuhara Jungle. 2. Baggage Animals, "Jubus," in the Camp at Niti. 3. A "Jhula," or Rope Bridge. 4. Camp at the Foot of the Kuhara Pass. The northern frontier of British India, or its dependent Native States in the Himalayan region, borders on that of Thibet in several parts - in Sikkim..., and in Bhotan..., and in Kumaon, which is situated west of Nepaul. The hill tribes dwelling beyond the frontier have lately been troublesome; and the small expedition sent up from Almorah to Niti, and thence over the high mountain passes, under command of Major Charles Pulley...was intended to repress their incursions...In our short account of the expedition...the arduous march and severe climate which it endured going over the Marchauk and Chor Hoti passes were sufficiently noticed. The Sketches [depict]: the peculiar construction of the suspension bridges, made of bamboo framework, supported by ropes of twisted grass; the singular breed of animals, akin to the "yak" of Thibet, used as beasts of burden; and the sport of shooting the "monal," or Himalayan pheasant, in which some officers sought recreation'. From "Illustrated London News", 1890.

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