• ISBN13: 9788126918942
• Binding: Hardcover
• Subject: History
• Publisher: Atlantic Publishers & Distributors (P) Ltd
• Publisher Imprint: Atlantic
• Publication Date: August 20, 2014
• Pages: 264
• Original Price: INR 695.0
• Language: English
• Edition: N/A
• Item Weight: 280 grams

The history, culture and traditions of Tibet (Lhasa) and Greater Tibet (Ladakh) constitute a distinguished feature, the roots of which are so deep right from the beginning of civilizations. Geographically Tibet is the “roof of the world” and spiritually it is the abode of the universe. But both these regions still remain isolated owing to their topography, climate and inaccessibility. Tibet and Ladakh are the most ancient regions not only just to passionately observe but also to be deeply researched for their socio-cultural, economic and historical significance. The book originally written by Wazir Hashmatullah Khan Lukhnavi in Urdu comes to the reader in English in its best contents incorporating all vital information on Tibet and Ladakh, which will be very useful to the students, teachers, researchers and also to the spiritual world. Penned by such a person of eminence, who was also the Wazir-e-Wazarat of Ladakh, the book is the authentic chronology of history and an anthology of significant socio-political events of the past and present which shaped both these regions and Baltistan. The book presents to the reader a comprehensive canvas as the author minutely observes the people’s traditional way of life; together with their rich and distinct heritage.

Zain-ul-Aabedin Aabedi, M.A. and M.Ed. from Kashmir University, retired as Principal, Boys Higher Secondary School, Leh. During his service he participated in many seminars and workshops and presented papers on history, religion, culture and social life of north India. He also served as Principal of the prestigious Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya for a period of five years. He has written over a hundred articles for All India Radio and Doordarshan, Leh. Several of his articles have been published in different magazines, books and national dailies. His poetry in Urdu and Ladakhi on various social, cultural, educational and religious topics is articulate, interesting and impressive. He is also a member of IALS (International Association for Ladakh Studies).

• Foreword

• History of Tibet (Lhasa) and Great Tibet (Ladakh), 3rd Part

• Preface
• Pedigree Table of King
• 1. History of Tibet (Lhasa)
• 2. History of Great Tibet (Ladakh) Lahchhen Kingdom Ladakh
• 3. The Invasion of Mughals on Tibet
• 4. Namgyal Dynasty of Ladakh
• 5. Namgyal Dynasty of Ladakh (Continued)
• 6. Dogra’s Ladakh Expedition Nos. 1 and 2 Under the Command of Wazir Zorawar
• Singh Kalohria, General Frontier Region Government of Jammu Conquest of Purig, Ladakh, Zangskar and Padar
• 7. Wazir Zorawar Singh’s Expedition No. 3 Annexation of Ladakh and Purig and Conquest of Baltistan
• 8. Wazir Zorawar Singh’s Tibet Expedition, Conquest of Purang and Distruction of Dogra Army
• 9. Revolt of Ladakh, Purig and Baltistan
• 10. Removal of Disturbances in Baltistan, Purig and Zangskar
• 11. Ladakh’s Trade, Crafts, Agricultural Production, Minerals and Wonderful Objects
• 12. The Dogra Rulers of Ladakh
• 13. Source of Revenue Old and New
• 14. Buddhist Customs and Traditions
• 15. The Buddhist Functions and Festivals of the Gonpas