Battle of Five Lamas (1634 AD)

Battle of Five Lamas (Tsangpa dynasty & forces of the "Five Lamas" vs forces of Zhabdrung Rinpoche Ngawang Namgyal) took place in 1634 AD during political union.

Battle facts

• Year: 1634 AD
• Date: 1634-01-01
• Era: Early Modern
• Conflict: political union
• Side A: Tsangpa dynasty, forces of the "Five Lamas"
• Side B: forces of Zhabdrung Rinpoche Ngawang Namgyal
• Commanders (A): Unknown Tibetan commander, Chokdrub Könchog Gyeltshen, Several other lamas
• Commanders (B): Tenzin Drukgyal, Unknown Simtokha garrison commander
• Casualties: approx. Tsangpa: likely heavy "Five Lamas": UnknownUnknown
• Outcome: Tsangpa retreat, strategic victory of Ngawang Namgyal Complete destruction of Simtokha Dzong Barawa sect is driven from Bhutan
• Coordinates: 27.438°, 89.669°

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