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Launch of the Tibetan Invasion
- When
- 1679
- Where
- Ladakh
Tibet invaded Ladakh in 1679 to punish interference in Bhutan relations and oppression of Gelug monasteries.
The Central Tibetan government, assisted by the Oirat Mongolian Khoshut Khanate, launched an invasion of Ladakh. The decision was driven by Ladakh's support for Bhutan and its oppression of Gelug monasteries, prompting a punitive military response.
Sources
- Tibet–Ladakh–Mughal war Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
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