Qing court relations with the Gelug school in Lhasa

Timeline

1. 1661–1665Beijing · BeijingAfter the young Kangxi Emperor ascended the throne, the Qing court inherited the Shunzhi era's tradition of investing the Gelug Dalai lineage, maintaining ceremonial and tribute exchanges with Lhasa through the Lifan Yuan and Mongol princes.
2. 1666–1670Lhasa · LhasaAgainst the backdrop of shifting political landscapes among the Khalkha and Ü-Tsang, the Qing court used Mongol influence to maintain communication with Gelug religious and secular leaders, consolidating recognition of Tibetan religious authority and the tributary system.