| New city appeared in the 1960s 2007-11-16 |
| The Democratic Reform was conducted in Tibet in 1959. The following year the city of Lhasa was formally established. |
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| Lhasa fallen prey to invasion by western powers 2007-11-16 |
| After the Opium War of 1840, the British imperialists launched a war of aggression against Tibet. From that period on,Lhasa lost the peace and stability it had enjoyed since the Middle Ages.
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| Initial formation of Lhasa 2007-11-16 |
| During the period of King Songtsan Gambo, the Potala Palace, the Jokhang Monastery, and the Ramoche Monastery were built. |
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| Gyangze: A heroic town 2007-11-16 |
| Tibetan army and civilian population rose to resist invader with ancient powder guns and stones in Gyangze. |
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| Entering the door of Tibetan history 2007-11-16 |
| Beginning in 1956, experts and scholars were sent to Tibet to study the Tibetan history and society. Research institutes were set up to produce more findings related to history and politics. Many books have been published since. |
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