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101   The Chinese (Tibetans) introduce their Buddhist Religion into Indonesia.

173   During the reign of Lha Thothori Nyantsen, Buddhism, coming from India, is introduced to Tibet.

670   The Kingdom of Khotan is conquered by Tibet.

810   China demands return of territory by Tibet.

1578   Tibet - Sonam Gyrso receives from prince Atlan Khan the title of "Talaļ" and becomes the third Dalai Lama.

1582   Tibet, Foundation of Kumbum.

1904   Battle of Chumik Shenko - British under general Francis Younghusband defeat ill-equipped Tibetan troops.

1904   A British expedition under colonel Francis Younghusband takes Lhasa in Tibet.

1914   French Buddhist Alexandra David-Neel is the first European woman to visit Tibet (in disguise).

1959   Tenzin Gyatso, the 14th Dalai Lama, flees Tibet and travels to India.

1959   Dalai Lama leaves Tibet.

1967   China sends 3 PLA divisions to Tibet.