The Khoshut Khanate: Mongolian "Game of Thrones" In Tibet

In this video, we delve into the fascinating history of the Khoshut Khanate, a Mongol dynasty that played a pivotal role in the political and religious landscape of Tibet during the 17th century. Learn how the Khoshut Mongols, under the leadership of Güshi Khan, unified Tibet under the Gelugpa school of Tibetan Buddhism, effectively establishing the Dalai Lama as a political and spiritual leader. We’ll explore the deep historical connections between Mongolia and Tibet, tracing their ties back to the Mongol Empire under Genghis Khan, when Tibetan Buddhism spread throughout Mongol territories. Discover how these bonds were solidified by the rise of the Khoshut Khanate, and how the influence of Mongolia shaped the history of Tibet during a time of religious and political transformation. Timestamps: 0:00 Bogd Khan Recap 0:19 Khoshut Khanate 0:36 Enter Gushri Khan 0:44 History of the Oirat Mongols 1:02 The Mongols Migrate To Northeast Tibet (Amdo) 1:42 Chogthu Khong Taiji (Tsogt Taij) 2:00 Alliance Between Northern Yuan & Chogthu Khong Taiji 2:52 Repression of the Yellow Hat (Gelugpa) Sect of Tibetan Buddhism In Amdo 3:12 Gushri Khan Aids The Gelugpa 3:39 Chogthu Khong Taiji's Failed Invasion of Lhasa 4:17 Oirats Inherit Altan Khan's Relationship With The Gelugpa 4:55 Many Different Mongol Sub-Groups 5:53 Gushri Khan Expands Tibet On Behalf Of The Gelugpa 6:17 War In Kham (Eastern Tibet) 8:17 Persecution of the Kagyu Sect of Tibetan Buddhism Under Gushri Khan 9:12 War With the Tsangpa Dynasty 10:45 Unification of Tibet For The First Time Since the Fall of the Tibetan Empire 11:28 Dual Governance of Tibet 12:19 Succession of Gushri Khan 12:49 "Tibetanization" of the Mongols in Amdo 13:08 Lhasang Khan, Last Khoshut Ruler of Tibet 13:45 Lhasang Khan Turns Tibet Against Him 14:38 Dzungar Khanate's Invasion of Tibet From Xinjiang (East Turkestan) 15:27 Dzungars Turn Tibet Against Them 15:55 Qing Dynasty Intervenes In Tibet 16:51 1723 Rebellion of The Mongol Prince, Lobsang Tenzin (Danjin) 17:30 200,000 Tibetans & Mongols Attack The Chinese City of Xining 18:33 Qing Dynasty Suppresses The 1723 Rebellion & Its Consequences 19:32 Tibetans Attack The Mongols 20:13 The "Upper Mongols" 21:19 The Yugur Ethnic Group of Amdo 21:59 The Monguor (Tu) Ethnic Group of Amdo 22:42 Tuyuhun (A-Zha) Kingdom 23:14 The Tuyuhun May Represent The Earliest Contact Between Tibetans & Mongols 23:55 Conclusive Remarks Eclectic Explorations. Lectures on things you've never heard of.