The Fall of the Tibetan Empire | An Animated History

[@ArmchairAcademics]

Thanks for watching! Feel free to ask questions about the time period covered in the episode (there's a wealth of history that we can't include in this format and we'd love to share). Also remember to check below in the pinned comment for corrections. [corrections] @ 8:30 - I should note that according to traditional accounts Langdarma actually used his bare hands to kill the sitting emperor and not a knife. Incorporating a weapon in this scene is an artistic choice that we made in the early stages of the episode's production.

[@Pain1959.]

According to contemporary studies, Ralpachen was sick for long time and died because of his illness. They found prayers dedicated to king’s health in Tarim basin temples. Also lang drama actually only suppressed monasteries in Tibetan capital Lhasa only to reduce the influence of Buddhist ministers and build a stronger country. There are accounts of Buddhist lama from Time going to eaten Tibet to realise that they haven’t faced a single suppression of religion by king. Finally king lang darma is said to have petitioned by ministers to read the great deeds of his fore fathers written on stone Tablet in front of potala. That’s when former monk minister, who lost all his power killed the king pretending to bow to him. Last words of king was “it’s either three years too late or three years too early” showing his deeds in past three years would be meaningless if he cannot capitalise on it to make country stronger in next three years.

[@bepatience80]

i would like to see the second part😂😂😂😂

[@michaelsilver253]

It's amazing how hard the center cut of Eurasia, from Western Europe and Northern Africa all the way over to China and Japan, moves in a surprisingly consistent, hemisphere wide cycle. All the countries in the beginning are moving from chaos to order: the Tibetan Empire has just reformed following civil unrest, T'ang China has just put down the An Lusan rebellion, the Uygur Khagante has just formed from formerly warring nomadic tribes, and the Abbasids in expansion. This is happening at the same time as the Carolingian Renaissance in Western Europe, the heptarchy in England is starting to move towards consolidation, and if memory serves me correctly this is also about when the first Russian state begins to form as well, centered on Kiev. I might be off on some those but the consistency is pretty cool to think about across a map

[@willumpfirst904]

Tibetan renaissance is such a interesting topic. How did it start? What did the people want after decades of no Buddhism? Who ignited the renaissance? Hopefully they are answered!

[@arok.tibetan]

Please shed light on the Tibetan origin of Burmese/Myanmar civilization with the Pyu City-States founded by Tibetan nomads from Qinghai (Amdo). From Mongolia to Kashmir to Myanmar, Tibetan influence was vast.

[@sonam1959_]

It is unlikely for Tibetan influence to have been extensive in Myanmar. Tibet and Myanmar followed distinct trajectories with limited direct political interactions or alliances. Also trade routes traditionally connected Tibet more with India, Mongolia, Central Asia, and later China whereas Myanmar's was more aligned with East Asia, Southeast Asia, and India.

[@eclectic.explorations]

@@sonam1959_ I think he's talking about the Qiang people from Qinghai (or in Tibetan, Amdo) who migrated to Myanmar thousands of years ago and established the Pyu City States which gave rise to Burmese civilization. They were not really Tibetans, more like proto-Tibetans.

[@youareinflames]

@@sonam1959_ I won't discount relation with Burma.We tend to think only the things around and the present situation is the truth, however, its only after 1950's TIbetans have relations with India, sure the yogis are different case that has been going on for long time. In fact Guru Rinpoche was born in present day Afghanistan. Myanmar is just like Tibet a gateway to south east asia. ahhh there is more to it than meets the eye , it's history.

[@sonam1959_]

@@youareinflames Tibet has virtually no connection with Burma, and probably never has had stable or continuous relations with south east asia. Contrary to what you mentioned, Tibet has always had profound ties to Nepal and Northern India, along with what is now modern day northern Pakistan, Mongolia, and China. Now if you are talking about the peripheries of the Tibetan region, I’m sure there have been instances of contact between the lowland tribal populations from the lesser Himalayan hill tract regions such as in northern Arunachal etc. Also, absolutely not true, Tibet has had relations with India prior to the 1950s, you couldn’t be more off, funny joke.

[@harlow2264]

Tibet has nothing to do with myanmar. Both different

[@saraaamber1661]

Omg the music and sfx tie everything together so well 💗

[@ArmchairAcademics]

Right? I'm really pleased with how this one turned out! You all did great job and it was a joy to score and build the audio design. Looking forward to more to come :)

[@johnlogan4303]

@@ArmchairAcademicsMusic sounded like Chinese, not Tibetan.

[@wannabe1419]

This is so well done. I am proud of the production team and the way you guys have decided to put your best work in these series. Katrin Che 🙏🏻

[@ArmchairAcademics]

Thank you so much!

[@sanneoi6323]

I love the dedication to use detailed and original animation. It's not common to see that, but I prefer it to other things. Can't overstate how much I love it, wish more people would make videos with that.

[@ArmchairAcademics]

Thanks so much!

[@nahlene1973]

cant believe such quality content is free these days, thank u

[@ArmchairAcademics]

Really glad you enjoy it! Thanks for posting.

[@theoff8411]

Amazing series. Can't wait for part 2.

[@ArmchairAcademics]

Thanks so much! As long as things keep running smoothly, Part Two should drop in late July 🍻

[@maddyindian2]

Amazing work... Loved the animation and your narration. Being a tibetan it's such a pleasure to relive our ancestors lives. Thank you

[@ArmchairAcademics]

Thanks so much! It really means a lot us. We'll have one more episode out before the end of the year -- a big one on the 13th and 14th centuries. If you catch it when it's out, we'd love to hear your thoughts.

[@enclavesoldier8893]

Do you know where I can find the music used or made for this? This was some excellent work, I genuinely haven’t known y’all existed til now, I am most grateful for the erudition.

[@ArmchairAcademics]

Hey there! Sure thing. We use a mix of royalty free and licensed music, as well as some short stings and loops that I compose myself. The licensed music is mainly from Artlist (which is an awesome resource, by the way, but does require a monthly fee to use their library). The music that I compose myself is pretty simple -- it's mostly just samples on a little MIDI keyboard combined here and there with some loops that I've licensed from Splice (another great resource if you know what you're looking for and don't mind combing through their library).

[@enclavesoldier8893]

Perfect you’ve helped me greatly. Once again y’all have done some amazing work!

[@mickeybubzx33]

Your pronunciation of the names is pretty good! Good job it really shows you did the research really appreciate it!

[@bakdakal]

Thank you this was great. I have a big sympathy for the Tibetans. I wished there was a total war game where you can play as those factions and and on a map of the geography which is mentioned in the video.

[@youareinflames]

Very nice video and thank you for covering the history of Tibet, although I would say not everything is accurate. This is more like beginning of how the Tibetan empire fell and then - Enter the Mongols to save TIbet - who drove the tartars all the way to Constantinople turning into present day Istanbul. The Uyghur Khaganate was northwest of Tibet and not directly North. It is Mongolia which is directly north from Tibet especially Songzen Gampo's time the borders were shared with Mongolian Tartars.

[@WaMo721]

What r y trying to to say

[@whyamihere2250]

no actually the uygher khagnate controlled the mongolian plateu on that point of time so present day mongolia was part of the uygher khagnate, but present day turkmenstan (uygher ) is north west of tibet.

[@lordsotelo44_]

Wow, I’m actually surprised at the quality of this, great video and amazing animations. Surprised because this should absolutely have more views

[@ArmchairAcademics]

Thanks so much! It's a labor of love -- and we're definitely hoping the series is going to grow in the future. Thanks for posting!

[@teddlodoe7850]

Love from Karnataka keep up the good work

[@dilipaweeratunga]

Why not india😂

[@PlumbKrzy]

Are you making what happens to Tibet after this?

[@ArmchairAcademics]

Hey there! The series is definitely going to continue. We have nine episodes mapped out, which takes us all the way up to 1963 with some space left to explore the history of the CTA (the Tibetan government in exile) and the growth of the Tibetan diaspora in the second half of the 20th century. Still a long way to go! Part two of episode three should be coming out in late July, which will cover the 11th and 12th centuries.

[@PlumbKrzy]

@@ArmchairAcademics amazing, I cant wait to watch them

[@alatte2183]

During lang dharma period there’s also important characters called khepa mi 3 ( 3 intellectual men )

[@Tea10723]

Thank you, beautifully described👍👍

[@ArmchairAcademics]

Thanks so much! Thrilled to hear that you enjoyed it.

[@tashiyangzom7418]

So good this deserves more views

[@eclectic.explorations]

Talk about the Khoshut Khanate. It was the Mongol Empire that was based in Lhasa and unified all of Tibet under one banner again and even expanded Tibet’s borders.

[@WaMo721]

is phagmodrupa a tibetan empire?

[@Rangzen555]

@@WaMo721Yes, Phagmodrupa was the new Tibetan Empire.

[@thomasantn]

Well after Han Chines's Ming dynasty defeated Mongols, Tibet was under Ming dynasty's control.

[@Rangzen555]

@@thomasantn Nope. Tibet has never been under Ming Dynasty. Ming Dynasty never expanded West, only East. Tibet was never under China. Learn geography and history first little bro.

[@thomasantn]

@@Rangzen555 Ming has the administrative influence on Tibet after defeating Mongols and taking over its previous regions. "Tibet was never under China" - Totally wrong in Qing dynasty, Tibet was completely under China's control. Each of Tibet's new Dalai Lama and Panchen has to be approved by the court in Beijing to become official. This continued to Republic of China and then People's Republic of China now. Go educate yourself.

[@nmolehaze]

We are sooo back

[@Corvinuswargaming1444]

are the documents and other sources that date from the period of Mongol rule in Tibet still written in Classical Tibetan or Mongol?

[@ArmchairAcademics]

Hey there! That's a really good question. The court of the Yuan dynasty was extremely linguistically diverse and there's a huge difference between the spoken and written languages of the Yuan court. To keep things brief, the spoken languages would have been an eclectic mix of Mongolian, Old Uyghur and other Turkic languages, Classical Tibetan, and Old Mandarin (or Middle Mongolian Chinese), as well as a variety of other Chinese languages. As such, translators were always in high demand and are sometimes even referenced by name in surviving primary sources. The written language, though, was much more standardized. For the majority of the Yuan period, the court kept multi-lingual records using the so-called "Phagpa script" (written 'phgas-pa in Tibetan), which was adapted from Classical Tibetan by Drogon Chogyal Phagpa for Khublai Khan. The Phagpa script was used to phoneticize the spoken languages of the court into a single centralized administrative language that was comprehensible to Kublai Khan's advisors and lieutenants. This was no small feat and is a genuinely incredible linguistic accomplishment that often goes unacknowledged by modern historians. In both the spoken and written languages, though, towards the end of the Yuan period there was a marked trend towards 'Sinicization'... In other words, the court began to favor Old Mandarin and other Chinese languages. Thanks for posting!

[@janetmontgomery-r6j]

Really interesting thank you

[@MIRAAJMUHAMMAD_666]

Awesome video

[@ArmchairAcademics]

Thanks!

[@channelthegijoeshow]

Why just 15k subs???? Loved this❤

[@ArmchairAcademics]

Thank you so much!!

[@Dhammaonthesidewalk108]

brilliant

[@eatalone6782]

Great information.

[@ArmchairAcademics]

Thanks for watching!

[@JeenReet]

Great animations

[@roamwithbilal]

Also explain the origin of Balti and Ladakh people, from the Tibet

[@tenzinnorbu6750]

Absolutely beautifully described 👏 👌 ❤️

[@hellboundtruck123]

Now this is better researched. Brilliant 👌🏼

[@taidelek9994]

Very impressive 👍

[@ArmchairAcademics]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@pretty_Happy]

Yesss ❤ thank you 😊

[@Shaggysagar666]

which software do you use to make thats type of animation

[@ArmchairAcademics]

Hey there. Our creative team uses a bunch of different software for storyboarding, audio, and post-production; but the character animations and most of the moving layers themselves are done in either Procreate or Toon Boon Harmony.

[@mmamultiverse75]

Short and sweet

[@MurshedAnam]

Can you do a series on Bengal.

[@PtolemyJones]

What was the religion that the rebellious factions preferred to Buddhism?

[@ArmchairAcademics]

Hey there! That's a great question. Thanks for posting... Later Tibetan chroniclers make the case (which tends to be supported by modern Western historians) that Langdarma's clan allies advocated the Bon religion over Buddhism, which may well be true. As it is used today, however, that argument is deceptively simple and creates a false equivalency between the contemporary Bon religion (e.g. Yungdrung Bon) and the Bon ritual traditions of the imperial period. The former emerged during the Renaissance in the 10th and 11th centuries as a clerical movement with its monastic seat in Central Tibet, which created a synthesis of indigenous imperial-era beliefs and Renaissance-era philosophical innovations. Regarding the later, we actually know very little about imperial-era Bon, aside from the fact that there were numerous funerary specialists that referred to themselves as 'Bon gShen'. The historical record strongly suggests that there was no centralized monastic tradition that described itself or could be described as 'Bon' during the Tibetan Empire. As such, it's more accurate to say that Langdarma's clannish allies favored what you might call the eclectic, pre-Buddhist indigenous religious traditions of Tibet (which, again, should not be confused with the Yungdrung Bon religion of today) and probably saw the emergence of Buddhism as a foreign religious export that was eroding what they believed to be the ancient traditions of the countryside. Hope that helps! My response is a bit of a simplification and the question of Imperial-era Bon is actually a highly political one that strikes a nerve with some Buddhist (and Bon) practitioners. If you're interested in learning more, however, I highly recommend Samten Karmay's "The Arrow and the Spindle" (ch. 8-9), as well as Per Kvaerne's work on Bon. You could also check out my own book on Bon ritual and history, titled "Divination in Exile" (2020), which has a handy chapter on Bon history and historiography... Although my book was so obscenely over-priced by the publisher that I would recommend you sail the high seas to find a 'more affordable' digital copy (though I would never officially condone such a thing, of course!). Have a good one!

[@PtolemyJones]

@@ArmchairAcademics Thank you for your prompt reply. I had recently watched a different video about Manicheism which had spread along the Silk Road, and thought maybe that was in the area as well. Always trying to find connections between things. Bon is totally new to me, I will look into the best I can, always interested in learning about new religions.

[@ArmchairAcademics]

^^ Regarding Manicheism specifically, many of the historians that have worked on Yungdrung Bon have noted that the it's cosmology and early mythology share themes with Manicheism, Zoroastrianism, and Nestorian Christianity (Charles Ramble, for example, makes that argument in much of his work on Bon, as does Samten Karmay, who is actually a former Bon monk himself). As such, it is likely that Manicheism was actually present (in some limited capacity) in Western Tibet during the pre-Buddhist period. This is most likely due to trade with Persia and other Western regions along the Silk Roads, as you noted above. The Tibetan-language records from that time, though, are so sparse (and the later Buddhist conversion was so systemic) that it's impossible to say how extensive that influence might have been. Thanks again for the great question!

[@PtolemyJones]

@@ArmchairAcademics Watched a few videos discussing Tonpa Shenrab, but it seemed to be mostly from the perspective of the art than the theology. Will dig further. Thanks for the update, Manicheism is pretty interesting.

[@maxidal6927]

We chose peace over war by following Buddhists' religions, and men joined monks, and women joined nun, and it led to the collapse of the Tibetan population by huge no. Before Buddhism was established, we had Bhoenpo religion, which was very violent, involving flesh and blood offering and shamanism, etc. If Buddhism hadn't been established in Tibet, Tibet would still stand strong against its neighbors.same goes to Mongolia. So, my point is that China has nothing to prove with their military capabilites. They waited and took advantage over defenseless Tibet. Dictators got no Guts to pull trigger on bigger guy coz they knew their a** would get wooped. Free Tibet❤

[@Rin_chok]

Respect ✊

[@ABCDTRUTH]

EXACTLY! TIBETANS CHOSE PRAYER BEADS OVER GUNS, AHIMSA OVER VIOLENCE, VERY POWERFUL!

[@jasonchang8601]

Yea bro you really going to free Tibet with your empty slogans lmao. It was also the Qing dynasty that made Tibet part of China. The communists simply won the civil war and took back the lands owned by the Qing Empire. Tibet never bothered to modernise and would have lost terribly against modern day weapons, so dont act as if you guys will make a difference lol.

[@jasonchang8601]

@@ABCDTRUTH more like they didnt have a choice lol.

[@Kunchoklagal]

Very true.

[@dilmayasubba6531]

Where is gone padma samvhawa role?

[@ArmchairAcademics]

Hey there, thanks for posting. We cover the role of Padmasambhava as a historical figure in the second episode "The Golden Age of the Tibetan Empire" (kzbin.info/www/bejne/pnXQiWyhi9t6apY).

[@TenzinDukta-zz4sc]

Free Tibet ✊✊✊

[@deepakrai-xu1xb]

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[@syeansim1693]

tibet will always be part of china...dream on tenzindukta

[@hiteshranjan4576]

well chinease is changing it's native population and replacing it with han chinease so forget that there was even a tibeat. sad but true.

[@Red.Star.Over.China.]

Tibet was freed...first in 1949 but it truly became free in 1959 when theocracy and slavery became truly abolished with the flight of Dalai Lama.

[@slayergut]

And bring back slavery?

[@ZedarThokme]

I am an avid follower. Do you have the producer's email? I am eager to do a followup story for our fall THUS newsletter. By then, there will be exciting content to write about.

[@ArmchairAcademics]

Hello! So sorry that I missed this message when you posted. You can write us through the company website listed on our YT channel and I'll definitely get back to you. Thanks so much for your interest!

[@whyamihere2250]

khoshut khanate pls

[@star.tenzin3808]

Thanks nice

[@seanwang2501]

The fate of Tibetans would’ve ended up far worse if the serf system hadn’t been abolished by the Chinese. Those exiled Tibetans n westerners chanting free Tibet please focus on how Tibet is today n how people of Tibet live a normal life.

[@greetingsfromamsterdam4830]

This is a disgusting answer and infinitely repeated western and chinese propagandism. Why do you present this false equivalence between either serfdom or Chinese rule? Why act like there existed no way for tibet to transition out of serfdom, like many countries have done, over the course of history? If someone applies this false equivalence to colonial rule by europeans over african nations they'd say: 'the african nations had a unacceptable social structure so we are justified to colonize your country and take away your soveriegnty forever.' It is a supposed liberal argument, of bringing freedom, to justify the most illiberal solution of foreign occupation. Unbelievable that people are still trying to sell this awful argument in the current year.

[@mairepcod4063]

Namaste 🪷

[@WatitemjenAo]

Tibetan were unable to rise up again due to bhudism

[@youareinflames]

wow,

[@scintillam_dei]

Brad Pitt should do a propaganda movie called "Freedom from Tibet's tyranny."

[@851r01]

Great animation and artstyle... right until any social interaction comes into focus. Who told the author that people just stare at each other blankly for minutes, blinking lazily and smiling empty-mindedly, seemingly suffering from severe brain damage?

[@yeshitenzin1921]

བོད་བཙན་པོའི་རྒྱལ་ཁབ་སླར་གསོ་བྱ་དགོས། Restoring Empire Tibet !

[@theawesomeman9821]

Request for a video on the Buddhist Dali Kingdom formerly located in Yunnan China

[@teovu5557]

Ahh the dali and nanchao kingdom. The Yi and Lolo ruled kingdom who's ethnic majority was Tai speaking people. When the mongols invaded the region the tai tribes migrated to South east Asia in masses during the 12th and 13th century ad assimilating the Khmer and burmese culture hence we have the modern day shan,Thai and laos states/nations.

[@arisaemah642]

In your map，The capital of Tang belong to Tibet😅

[@Ayem427]

Poor Tibet, they had such a cool civilization and culture, now China keeos trying to wipe it out

[@Dolsang3167]

Tibet❤

[@reis1185]

Since when Sichuan and Hunan became Tibetan?

[@OM-PeaceE]

❤❤❤

[@tibetgamer5928]

123 if you love Tibet shoutout freetibet

[@ishwormagar47]

Gautam Buddha was born in 🇳🇵Nepal !!!!

[@arunyonjan5103]

India

[@robennakata9300]

Hebehhehe.......took too much grass

[@MadaraUchiha-qq6op]

@@arunyonjan5103 learn history dude Bhagwan Buddha was born in kapilbastu that is in Lumbini Nepal

[@1user1212]

I find it funny how Nepal claims Buddha like it’s an object. I know it needs the tourist and pilgrim dollar because it’s a poor country, but at least treat the Buddhist population fair there. They have been persecuted for many centuries and forced to convert to Hinduism. And when Buddha was born there was no Nepal as we know it now. It was a small princely state under India, that’s why history books shows Prince Siddhartha being born in India.

[@dan_mer]

Royal consorts, not queens. Also, a person cannot be king or queen of an empire.

[@premkijhalak5368]

@ArmchairAcademics incorrect history. Please research more carefully and deeply.

[@tibetanmaster250]

Free Tibet ❤

[@YangzomLama-u7o]

Tibetan today is the super normal power with their wisdom

[@user-wr4yl7tx3w]

How did Tibet even contend against its neighbors given the population difference. Just not enough manpower eventually.

[@Rangzen555]

Mongolians killed millions of Tibetans for a whole century. Tibetans identity was erased by labelling Tibetans as ‘Tamang, Gurung, Yi, Rai, Bai, Bhutia, Bhutanese, Naga, etc and the whole of NE India’. When you count all Tibetans, not just what China labels zangzu, Tibetan population exceeds 100 million.

[@noraku80]

You know how when Olympics start, many athletes go to high altitude to train? It’s the same concept, once you get used to highland, the sudden influx of oxygen in the lowlands gives you a ‘high’ that lets you perform better. Reverse is true as defender, low land people struggle with low oxygen in highlands where the Tibetan empire base is. Also the empire high days were when the tibetans were still very much ‘nomadic’ in practices thus have higher population percentage of fighting capable men compared to sedentary population.

[@KK-zc3wy]

​@@noraku80 You realise that half of china is mountainous right?

[@yesheytshultrim437]

​@@Rangzen555there was already a civilization in Nepal, Bhutan, Northeast India before Tibetan Migration from 8th Century towards south. Nobody speaks Tibetan language in this places other than the Tibetan refugees that came from Tibet. All this places have thier own culture and language. Although u can say that all this places share Tibetan Buddhism influence. People were already there in these places and the mixing of people happened long before existance of Tibet. Himalayan region is a mix of people from India, Nepal, Bhutan and from south east Asia before Tibetans. So all these area represents Tibet is a big claim and unfounded.

[@Rangzen555]

@@yesheytshultrim437 Who said Tibetan migration only started in 8th century, those existing civilisations are already Tibetan people. All east/southeast Asians originated from eastern Tibet, long before BCE. They speak Tibetan. The actual migrants are the nagril Indians that came with the British tea trade to NE India and the Indian colonisers of Nepal who slaved Tibetans like Tamang and Gurung. These Indian colonisers have managed to fully remove the Tibetan cultural identity of these Tibetans through colonisation. Bhutan is a Tibetan kingdom, just check anthropology research. All Tibeto-Burman languages originate from Tibet and only spoken by Tibetans. Your notion that only people labelled zangzu by China is Tibetan is incorrect. Zangzu is a Chinese and coloniser propaganda to make sure Tibetans never unite. Tibetan unity threatens Chinese control. Tibet is currently colonised by multiple countries such as China, India, Nepal and Pakistan. While our newest coloniser, China is currently trying to remove our Tibetan identity, the other colonisers have already succeeded in removing our Tibetanness. Most Tibetans such as Rai, Tamang, Gurung, Newar etc can only speak Hindi. They dress like Indians and act like them. But their blood never changes.

[@gomahklawm4446]

Don't eff with the dragon....and don't eff with the bear......wake up "Americans"....

[@gomahklawm4446]

My fellow Americans****

[@埊]

and skryl'dru dont err with the snow lion and thunder dragon

[@scorpionprince3927]

Tibetan script was drived from Brahmi script.

[@埊]

大波特将回乎。

[@commentorsilensor3734]

Tang never recovered from An Lu Shan Rebellion. Tang rarely have administrative n military control in northern region. Tang was so weak that Tibet launched couple attacks. Tibet even sacked the capital. Tang emperor had to escape. At that day, Tibet was like 1930s Japan, Tang could not do anything to defend Tibet. Tibet continue to massacre Chinese. There was an attempt of peace treaty, but it was disguise to capture Tang high rank government officials. Couple high rank officials were captured, but one important military leader escaped. Tibet was angry n massacred n captured Chinese. Many Chinese did not want to be slaves n dove to canyon to end their life. There was no way Tang could fight Tibet. In 787, The chancellor, Li Bi, proposed the alliance to encroach Tibet, Abbassid Caliphate, Uyghur, Nanzhao, which is current day Yunan, and one of India state. Thats is your first picture. Abbassid was happy to join. Uyghuy was the important Tang alliance to counter Tibet. Tang emperors had to marry royalty princess to Uyghyer leaders in exchange for peace n alliance. Nanzhao was not happy that Tibet treated Nanzhao as slave, This alliance gave Tang the time to breath. Tibet was under heavy attack from Uyghyer that Tibet could not launch major war against Tang. Even with this major setback, Tibet still invade China, but onlynin border area, the encroachment prevented Tibet further major attack on Tang. Despite the loyalty from Uyghyer n weakening In Tibet, Tang continued to deteriorating, further emperors still didn't have solutions toward Tibet. Then, Tibet faced more divid in 840s. Uyghyer was defeated by Kyrgyzstan around the same time. The declines on both empires did not help Tang, Tang deteriorate further. Tang had to deal military coups, warlords, civil unrest. The corrupt Tang government did not know how to deal further Tibet demise. Tang did not have power to grab land. One local Chinese killed Tibet government officials n asked to rejoin Tang . All Tang could do was offering nobility. As Tang deteriorated further, that new state further divided from Tang.

[@Snowland_Man]

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[@MadaraUchiha-qq6op]

well do u know a fun fact Tibet vs Nepal was common and was faught war for centuries and inorder to end this King Amshuverma married his daughter Princess Bhrikuti to Tibetian Prince Sen chang Gampo, after this Buddhism was spread in Tibet by princess Bhrikuti thus Tibet became weak so next war between Nepal and Tibet was in 1800s AD which is more than 1000+ year later not saying bad about any religion or people or culture but praising King Amshuverma

[@LeMoN-vb4pe]

Songtsen Gampo wasnt a prince he was Emperor, was a badass Conqueror he subdued Nepal and made it Tibetan Vassal for 200 years he received Tributes from Two of the most powerful empires of this time the Arab Abasid Caliphate and Tang Dynasty of China both feared the Tibetans

[@MadaraUchiha-qq6op]

@@LeMoN-vb4pe aabe gawar where did u get fake news Nepal was vassal of gampo ?? and another thingthats what i said Songtsen Gampo was emperor who was threat to Nepal, but when our Emperor Amshuverma married our princess Bhrikuti to Songtsen Gampo, she spread Buddhism to tibet, spread of buddhism made tibet so weak that tibet region became so weak that next war happened 1000+ years later

[@1user1212]

But that’s not a fact. The Licchavis king and his family were given shelter by Tibetan Emperor Songtsen Gampo for 10 years in the capital city of Lhasa, Tibet. In fact it was Gampo who helped him return to Kathmandu valley to regain his kingdom by sending thousands of troops. There are still descendants of those troops now using varying surnames like Gurung, Tamang, and since in the past few centuries, Buddhists were persecuted by the Hindus there, now these descendants of the Tibetan troops practice a mix of Hinduism and Buddhism but identify themselves as Hindu. Therefore, 87% of Nepal’s population is Hindu and in fact, just a few years ago, the country was calling itself the only Hindu kingdom.

[@MadaraUchiha-qq6op]

@@1user1212 LOL ambedker buddhist spreading fake info, no point in history there is any such thing as Songtsen Gampo giving shelter to licchavi king, rather licchavi king Amshuverma's daughter Bhrikuti married to him and spread buddhism in tibet, and where did this ambedker bhakth got news buddhist were persecuted by the Hindus, only proof is in 1900s, one time out oligarchy prime minister kicked 15 buddhist monks coz they were spreading hate anongst people

[@tashidhondup1956]

Me 1st

[@yeungtsang8761]

There wasn't a Tibetan Empire whatsoever. Because the total Tibetan population in Tibet is just over 3 million at present. Probably only half a million, many hundred years ago. Just a very small kingdom ruled by monks on a big and hostile high ground at best, definitely not an empire, LOL

[@maxg8766]

The Qing was not chinese, it was manchu. Chinese were slaves for much of their history.

[@WaMo721]

Tibetan population is 7.7 million…….some researchers says it was even higher in 7th CE before monastic system came and many became monks

[@WuhanVirusFAKU]

Sadly, Tibet dug its own grave. Instead of leaving the throne to smart and bold emperors, monks were fighting over the seat, which contributed to the fall of the empire

[@premchopra6521]

cowardly china was part of Tibet for centuries

[@GellyGe3666]

Its Mongol who gifted Tibet’s throne to monk in exchange for translation of buddhist text. Power can make u forget u took vows to detach from civilians activities. My ancestors were so blinded by faith. In plain words a fool. Not an out of box thinkers.

[@srikanthshastry4546]

Free Tibet

[@barbiebarbie1813]

The clothes of the characters in these animated pictures are all ancient Chinese.

[@idipped2521]

Free Tibet, such a kind and welcoming people

[@kiepyon1]

so much miss information

[@GabrielaGARAYREYES]

😮😢❤because China invaded TIBETAN

[@jasonchang8601]

For those people living in the west always chanting "free Tibet" should consider this part of history. The Tibeten empire didnt willingly give up those lands they conquered, so being part of China today is just their past Karma catching up to them.

[@21td51]

So what. That doesn't change the fact that it's still an occupied land.

[@jasonchang8601]

@@21td51 So what? You probably live on colonised lands yourself. do you think you can gain independence with empt slogans?

[@thomasantn]

@GenghistopG Doesn't matter. We have more than enough Tibetan Chineses.

[@thomasantn]

@@21td51 So? North America (US+Canada), Hawaii, Australia, New Zealand are also occupied lands.

[@thomasantn]

@GenghistopG We have left them alone, but they keep on making noise which deserves response.

[@SurenBhandari32]

All this happened between 7th to 9th century. The tibetan empire formed and disintegrated within 200 years that's very short life, not much of an empire.

[@1user1212]

Yarlung dynasty (the Tibetan empire) started in 95 BC and ended in 9th century.

[@youareinflames]

British was shorter and American wont even last 50 yrs, FYI

[@tenzinsherpa383]

nepali pajeet 😂

[@SurenBhandari32]

@@1user1212 Yarlung is not equivalent to but rather predated the tibetan empire that is shown in video. Different dynasties have different timelines.

[@SurenBhandari32]

@@tenzinsherpa383 Yeah I'm Nepali, so? And you're what? A stinkbetan lhakpa doma sama laba pema laba minga laba. Using Indian slur on me while following Indian religion and culture. You're a confused identity crisis kid.

[@gula_rata]

So Tibet has always been an independent sovereign country since ancient times.

[@WaMo721]

@tekinfomedithere were many dynasties after that

[@teovu5557]

The tibetan name comes from the xianbei a nomadic mongolic speaking people whos tribal name was Tuobo(Tabgac)/Tufan. They ruled over the tibetan and qiangic people for a little bit and the chinese wrongly applied their name to the natives even though the xianbei tuobo no longer ruled or had anything to do with the Current tibetan people today.

[@Brisamars-q1c]

Tibet never had an empire. It was a serf - landlord and monasterial society spread out over a large area. There was never a centralised state organised in this so called “empire”.

[@nostradamusofgames5508]

*The CCP would like to know your location!* But seriously this is a very well done video!

[@geduplobsang8354]

Yes Tibet is clear a the Country free tibet

[@thomasantn]

Hawaii is clearly a country. Free Hawaii.

[@hwasiaqhan8923]

Then free it like how everyone else with balls freed themselves

[@daytarm9812]

You tube algorithm sux . What empire, where. What? Fake

[@scorpionprince3927]

Demand Independent Democratic Republic of Tibet

[@gsyoou]

Free Texas

[@scorpionprince3927]

@@gsyoou Free Uighurstan, what's occupied by fascist imperialist Han (Chinese) people.

[@埊]

demud indempemdemt Dalailamadom of Tibet.

[@scorpionprince3927]

Free Greater Tibet from Han imperialism and colonialism

[@gabrielteixeira6152]

This is not true Tibet was always part of China Xi Jinping

[@belkacemF]

that's false even chinese admit it

[@tarafreesoul]

Free Tibet!

[@thomasantn]

They are already Free from their slave owners.

[@Rangzen555]

@@thomasantn Tibet never had slaves. It's you Chinese opium addicts that had slaves and castrated your slaves.

[@tarafreesoul]

@@thomasantn stop believing ccp slogans and take a look at reality

[@tarafreesoul]

@@thomasantn Tibetans do NOT need to be liberated by Chinese

[@thomasantn]

@@tarafreesoul Not up to you. You're just an ant-z.

[@tuhinjamespaul8910]

Free tibet

[@Hawakura436]

no such thing as tibet empire they were alwas under chinese empire

[@dorjeepalden86]

😂 no such thing as Chinese empire, they under Mongolian and Manchurian empire…

[@Hawakura436]

@@dorjeepalden86 he he he fool

[@whyamihere2250]

@@Hawakura436 you fool chinese never had a greater empire greater than the qing dynasty(manchus) yuan dynasty (mongols) and the Bhod chenpo(tibetans)

[@JohnCena-sh8ki]

Chinese was always under Japanese empire

[@TT-ve5zp]

You make no sense at all. Tibet was a country and had their own empire. Get your facts checked before spewing nonsense

[@gaarn2672]

What i hear from indians is that Tibetans and Indians are same people that follow similar culture....and Tibet, Nepal and Bhutan actually belonged to India....which india lost due yo Muslims, 😊British, Portuguese and Alexander the Great.....

[@pawkuma-rw1ej]

If you go there,you will know they are so different with you people...

[@WaMo721]

thats just a wet dream of indians........only nepali culture is similar to india

[@laohubuzaijia]

我从中国来，这是我听过最好笑的笑话。 西藏和印度唯一的联系是印度收留了达赖喇叭，当然这都是美国cia的功劳。

[@Rangzen555]

Tibet is not similar to Indians or Chinese. Tibet is its own country and has its own unique culture.

[@WaMo721]

What i hear from nigerians is that Indians and africans are same people that follow same hygiene and abuse culture…..and that whole indian subcontinent belongs to east africa before even it was part of British territory

[@imperialkhmer6146]

Tibetans are a Nomadic tribe people and calling it an empire is too much 😂. They never produced permanent settlements and infrastructure to support a centralize administration.

[@belkacemF]

yeah like the russians ans the mongols and the golden horne (kazakhstan)and many more,,,,having the land is having an empire specifically considering the army

[@imperialkhmer6146]

@@belkacemF They never establish administration on the land around their kingdom to secure a centralize state. This is why many kingdoms in the world are short lived.

[@1user1212]

@@imperialkhmer6146then what do you think is the meaning of the Tibet’s capital city Lhasa and the Potala Palace?

[@imperialkhmer6146]

@@1user1212 I'm not sure what you mean? A kingdom can built a capital city without the centralization infrastructure that allows it to control and assimilate land, people, and resources directly into the central government. This is call a city-state kingdom.

[@yesheytshultrim437]

The nomadic people ruled the world in old times, The Huns and the Mongols are the prime examples. Empires were bulit by conquest and thats what they did. Invade and make permenant civilizations as their vassel once they defeat their army and control their ruling class.

[@norbutendol131]

Tibet be free soon

[@gsyoou]

自由的新德里 自由的德州

[@hiteshranjan4576]

buddhism destroyed tibeat and almost destroyed india.

[@MadaraUchiha-qq6op]

well do u know a fun fact Tibet vs Nepal was common and was faught for centuries and inorder to end this King Amshuverma married his daughter Princess Bhrikuti to Tibetian Prince Sen chang Gampo, after this Buddhism was spread in Tibet by Princess Bhrikuti thus Tibet became weak so next war between Nepal and Tibet was in 1800 which is more than 1000+ year later not saying bad about any religion or people or culture but praising King Amshuverma

[@Saintindisguise897]

Lindus destroyed india and foreigner ruled them

[@delhikanpur789]

Tibetan monk are the reason for sad situation of tibetan right now.

[@nimadolma7807]

Blaming someone is not the solution and our religion are still standing and recognising by all world cz of those nuns and monks, they are main key 🔑 of our religion…… what I know we have to preserve our religion and culture both , that’s our duty as a Tibetan,,,,,,, Free Tibet …..

[@Rangzen555]

@@nimadolma7807 Our religion is the key to our culture. May Tibetan culture flourish and Tibet become free from China, India and Pakistan.