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Name: Dogra-Tibetan War

Type: Event

Start: 1841 AD

End: 1842 AD

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Was a war between Tibet, a vassal of the Qing Dynasty, and the Sikh Empire.

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1. Invasion of Tibet (1841)


Was the Sikh invasion of Tibet that started the Dogra-Tibetan War.

  • October 1841: Tibetan general Zorawar Singh, a prominent military leader in the Sikh Empire, was unable to hold Taklakot and retreated to the Mayum La, the border of West Tibet.
  • June 1841: One Sikh division invaded Tibet via the Rupshu valley and Hanle.
  • January 1842: In 1841, British explorer Alexander Burnes led one division along the Indus valley towards Tashigang. The territory was under the military occupation of the Sikh Empire at that time.
  • January 1842: Rudok conquered by sikh empire.
  • January 1842: Zorawar Singh captured Gartok as well as Taklakot (Burang) near Nepal border.

  • 2. Tibetan Counterattack


    Was the Tibetan counterattack against the Sikh invasion of the Dogra-Tibetan War.

  • September 1842: Qing China and the Sikh Empire signed a treaty in September 1842 that stipulated no transgressions or interference in the other country's frontiers.
  • February 1842: Tibetan invasion of Ladakh.
  • November 1841: After severe fighting, Taklakot was retaken by the Tibetans.
  • December 1841: The Tibetans defeated the Sikh and pursued them up to Dumra (Nubra Valley, possibly Diskit), a day's journey from Leh, where they encamped.

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