Lhasa Riot
- When
- 1750–1751
- Where
- Lhasa
- Episodes
- 2
On 11 November 1750, the assassination of Tibetan regent Gyurme Namgyal by Qing ambans in Lhasa triggered a multi-day riot. The uprising resulted in the deaths of the ambans and numerous Qing personnel, leading to Qing military intervention and executions in early 1751.
Episodes
- Assassination of the Regent
Qing ambans assassinated regent Gyurme Namgyal in Lhasa on 11 November 1750.
- Qing Military Intervention
Qing General Ban Di entered Lhasa in January 1751 to restore order after the riot.
Background and detail
Political Context. The event occurred during the Qing dynasty's patronage of Tibet. In early 1750, Sichuan officials were alert to potential unrest, considering preemptive action before the prince made his move. The political tension culminated in the assassination of the expected new regent, Gyurme Namgyal, by two Chinese diplomats known as ambans.
The Uprising. Following the murder, the streets of Lhasa erupted into riots while the Tibetan government deliberated. Lobsang Trashi spread news of the regent's death immediately after escaping the ambans' residence. The violence resulted in the murder of both ambans, the killing of 51 Qing soldiers, and the deaths of 77 Chinese citizens.
People involved
- Gyurme Namgyal · Regent of Tibet
- Ban Di · Qing General
- Gashi Pandita · Tibetan Minister
Sources
- Lhasa riot of 1750 Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-12
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