Lhachen Bhagan
Gyalpo of Ladakh
About Lhachen Bhagan
Lived 1440 – 1500. Lhachen Bhagan was a king.
Lhachen Bhagan was a Basgo king who united Ladakh in 1460 by overthrowing the king of Leh. He took on the surname Namgyal (meaning victorious) and founded the Namgyal dynasty of Ladakh.
Founding of the Namgyal dynasty According to the Ladakh Chronicles, Bhagan was the son of Bhara in the kingdom of Maryul. Bhagan was described as warlike, and established the Namgyal dynasty in 1460 after he formed an alliance with the people of Shey and dethroned the Maryul king Blo-gros-mc-og-ldan and his brothers drun-pa A-li and Slab-bstan-dar-rgyas.
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Who was Lhachen Bhagan?
gyalpo of Ladakh
When was Lhachen Bhagan born?
Lhachen Bhagan was born in 1440.
When did Lhachen Bhagan die?
Lhachen Bhagan died in 1500.
What was Lhachen Bhagan's occupation?
Lhachen Bhagan was a king.
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