Birth of Fifth Dalai Lama
Ngawang Lobsang Gyatso, later the fifth Dalai Lama, is born.
Role range: 1617-1682
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Ngawang Lobsang Gyatso Biography and Timeline
Follow Ngawang Lobsang Gyatso through 5 dated historical records for Tibet.
Ngawang Lobsang Gyatso, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
5Distinct records
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1617–1682Years on this page
1617
1642
Temporal Authority Established
Gushi Khan installs the fifth Dalai Lama as Tibet's principal temporal ruler.
Role range: 1642-1682
1645
Potala Palace Construction
Construction begins on the Potala Palace under the fifth Dalai Lama.
Role range: 1642-1682
1649
White Palace Completed
The main White Palace section of the Potala is completed.
Role range: 1642-1682
1682
Death of Fifth Dalai Lama
The fifth Dalai Lama dies, but the regent conceals his death for years.
Role range: 1642-1682
Records, sources and methodology
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