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Tibetan Occupation of Lingtu
- When
- 1887
- Where
- Lingtu
Tibetan forces crossed the Jelep La pass and occupied Lingtu, defying British expectations of retreat.
The Tibetan government dispatched an expedition of 300 soldiers that crossed the Jelep La pass and occupied Lingtu, approximately 13 miles into Sikkim. Instead of retreating, the Tibetans showed every sign of being there to stay, prompting British preparations for a military solution.
Sources
- Sikkim expedition Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
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