February
10
/ 2021
One of the overlooked regions in modern historiography is ancient Tibet, an area of great historical importance with a very rich and diverse heritage. Today, the historical area of Tibet is divided amongst several Asian countries, chiefly India, China, Bhutan, and Nepal. But did you know that at one point the Tibetan Empire was independent of any other power, and stretched over a territory far greater than its modern boundaries? This part of Tibet’s history is unique, and the empire owed its prominence to a line of capable and powerful rulers. Today we sketch out the history of the short-lived Tibetan Empire, the man who was instrumental in its rise, and above all, its eventual demise. [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"82979","attributes":{"alt":"A modern road leading
