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Tsangpa dynasty

1565 – 1642 CE · about 77 years

The Tsangpa dynasty dominated large parts of Tibet from 1565 to 1642, ruling from Shigatse. It was the last Tibetan royal dynasty to rule in its own name. Its founder, Karma Tseten, was a retainer of the Rinpungpa princes.

Key facts

Dates1565 – 1642 CE
RegionChina & Tibet
ContinentAsia
CapitalShigatse
FounderKarma Tseten
Religion(s)Tibetan Buddhism

Before & after

Preceded by

Phagmodrupa dynasty

Followed by

Ganden Phodrang (Dalai Lama government)

Sources

Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.