Lhachen Gyalpo
Ruler of Ladakh
About Lhachen Gyalpo
Lived 1050 – 1080 (aged 29–30).
Lhachen Gyalpo (, Lha-chen-rgyal-po) (c. 1050-1080 CE) was the fifth king of Ladakh. He is mentioned in the Ladakhi Chronicles. During his reign, important buildings like the Likir Monastery were built. He had a "brotherhood" of monks to settle there. He belongs to Nyima-Gon dynasty.
Also, by the three lakes near Gaṅs-ri (Kailash) there were at times a hundred and at other times five hundred recluses staying there and "he for a long time, with untiring zeal, provided [them] with the necessities of life."
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Who was Lhachen Gyalpo?
Ruler of Ladakh
When was Lhachen Gyalpo born?
Lhachen Gyalpo was born in 1050.
When did Lhachen Gyalpo die?
Lhachen Gyalpo died in 1080.
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