About Bel Kyesang Dongtsab
Bel Kyesang Dongtsab was a politician and military officer.
Bel Kyesang Dongtsab (? – 755), also known as Bel Dongtsab, was a general of the Tibetan Empire.
Bel Dongtsab invaded Bruzha (modern Gilgit in Pakistan) in 737 and conquered it. Later, he was appointed as the Lönchen by Me Agtsom.
Bel Dongtsab murdered Me Agtsom in 755, and launched a rebellion together with his colleague Lang Nyesig. They were supported by the Sumpa king Dro Tsen. Dongtsab was defeated by two famous generals, Chimshang Gyalsig Shuteng and Nganlam Takdra Lukhong, and was captured. He was executed together with Lang Nyesig and their family members.
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Who was Bel Kyesang Dongtsab?
Tibetan general
When did Bel Kyesang Dongtsab die?
Bel Kyesang Dongtsab died in 755.
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Bel Kyesang Dongtsab was a politician and military officer.
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