The History of Tibet and the Feudal Serfdom in Old Tibet (1)
(chinadaily.com.cn)
Updated: 2008-05-06 17:23
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Aristocrats in Lhasa |
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An aristocrat named Tshe-Ring's house |
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"Tibetan army" refered to the armed forces of the local government of old Tibet. Its highest commanding unit was called dMag-spyi-Ias-khungs and the commander in chief was named dMag-spyi. This degenerate army often vioIated military disciplines, extorted money and committed all sorts of crimes. Therefore, the masses generally called natural d isasters, pestilences and this army "Three Calamities". Above picture was Tibetan troops drilled by the British.
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