Circle of Tibetan and Himalayan Studies
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The study of the Ganden phodrang aristocracy (1895-1959): new results through prosopography
Dr Alice Travers (CNRS)
This presentation discusses a socio-historical investigation into the aristocracy of the central government of Tibet (1895-1959). Oral and written sources built into a computerized database provides a basis to analyze noble lineage and government service. The database gives new insights into the general development of careers and marriage patterns.
8 February 2013, Russell Square: College Buildings, 116, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Archaeology of a text: creation and redaction of Tibetan history
Dr Michael Willis (British Museum)
15 March 2013, Brunei Gallery, 102, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
The life of the Buddha in wall inscriptions of Western Tibet
Dr Kurt Tropper (Universität Wien)
3 May 2013, Russell Square: College Buildings, 116, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
