Hard Facts & Personalities
Securing the Northern Frontiers
Understand Securing the Northern Frontiers through different analytical lenses.
Quick Recall
Based on the Upscools historical database, the British had different policies for different neighbors. Lord Curzon sent the Younghusband Mission to Tibet to stop Russian power from growing. Meanwhile, the Treaty of Sagauli was signed earlier with Nepal to gain control over areas like Garhwal.
Concept Flow Mapping
Lord Curzon
authored
authored
Younghusband Mission
Treaty of Sagauli
caused
caused
Nepal left Sikkim
British
annexed
annexed
Bhutanese passes
Concept Question
Why did Lord Curzon send a mission to Tibet?
Key Takeaway
He was afraid that Russia was sending weapons and gaining too much power there.
Examiner's Trap
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Core Insight
The British used military missions and strict treaties to keep rival powers like Russia away from India's borders.