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Ralpachen

Type Figure Region Tibetan Empire Time c. 806–836 Also known as Ralpachen、Tritsu Detsen、赤巴巾

Ralpachen (c. 806–836) was a Tibetan emperor, son of Tride Tsugtsen. He vigorously promoted Buddhism during his reign, expanding monasteries and fund…

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  1. 815–836Lhasa · Tibetan EmpireRalpachen ascended the throne as a youth, inheriting the Buddhist policies of his grandfather Trisong Detsen, making Buddhism the state religion, increasing monastic endowments and reducing taxes and corvée on monks.
  2. 821–836Tang-Tibet border · Tang-Tibet borderDuring his reign large-scale Buddhist scripture translation was organized, and a peace treaty with the Tang dynasty was concluded, erecting the Tang-Tibet Alliance Stele, easing the long war between the two sides, while funding the development of Buddhist centers such as Samye Monastery.
  3. 836Lhasa · Tibetan EmpireIn 836 Ralpachen was murdered through a conspiracy of powerful ministers and his brother Langdarma, owing to his excessive support for Buddhism and weakening of noble power; the golden age of Tibetan Buddhism came to an end.

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